Chapter XXV

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

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

the state of being absent

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

put in effect

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

later than; following

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

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

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

islands in the Atlantic Ocean belonging to Portugal

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

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From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LEGEND OF EL CABO DOS TORMENTOS.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

a period of 100 years

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

travel across or pass over

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

a Roman Catholic friar wearing the black mantle of the Dominican order

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies

From this reading LEGEND OF EL CABO DOS TORMENTOS.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading LEGEND OF EL CABO DOS TORMENTOS.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

having lost your job

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

set up or found

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

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

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

continually recurring to the mind

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

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

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

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

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

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

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading LEGEND OF EL CABO DOS TORMENTOS.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

From this reading MS.

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

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

plural of “narrative” — 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 It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

held or filled or in use

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LEGEND OF EL CABO DOS TORMENTOS.

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

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

a chaplain in one of the military services

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

worthy of high praise

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

plural of “reign” — a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

determined

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

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

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

a Portuguese title of respect; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

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 It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

a person who follows next in order

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

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

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

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

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

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

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

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From this reading LEGEND OF EL CABO DOS TORMENTOS.

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From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

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

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.

at the time that

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

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

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

which person or people

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading After a long absence this cavalier returned and reported that he had found the _southern_ extremity of the mighty African continent; but, that his ships had encountered great perils when off a flat-headed mountain of wondrous form, which he had named _El Cabo dos Tormentos_.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It is written--says the Spanish Dominican Friar and Missionary Priest, the Padre Navarette--that the first time reports reached Europe of a spectre haunting the Cape of Storms, was by the narratives of certain Portuguese adventurers, who sailed into the Southern Sea, with the Senhor Bartholomew Diaz, in the early part of the fifteenth century, when Dom Joam II. occupied the throne of Portugal.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading His cousin and successor, King Emmanuel, fired by the discoveries made in the reigns of his predecessors, who had planted their flag and cross on the shores of Madeira, the Azores, and Isles of the Cape de Verd, resolved to accomplish what they had failed in, and with praiseworthy zeal despatched an admiral to discover a passage to India by sea.