used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
BelemnounUS /ˌbeˈlem/
port city in northern Brazil in the Amazon delta; main port and commercial center for the Amazon River basin
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
make calm or still
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the Senhor Dom Vasco came to his senses, says the Padre Navarette, morning had dawned.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading LEGEND CONCLUDED--THE SEQUEL.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
danounUS /dɑː/
an official prosecutor for a judicial district
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading When the Senhor Dom Vasco came to his senses, says the Padre Navarette, morning had dawned.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
Dom
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From this reading When the Senhor Dom Vasco came to his senses, says the Padre Navarette, morning had dawned.
doubletnoun
a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
set up or found
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the Senhor Dom Vasco came to his senses, says the Padre Navarette, morning had dawned.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the Senhor Dom Vasco came to his senses, says the Padre Navarette, morning had dawned.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
LEGENDnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading LEGEND CONCLUDED--THE SEQUEL.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
LionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When the Senhor Dom Vasco came to his senses, says the Padre Navarette, morning had dawned.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
Navarette
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From this reading When the Senhor Dom Vasco came to his senses, says the Padre Navarette, morning had dawned.
Nossa
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From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
PadrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading When the Senhor Dom Vasco came to his senses, says the Padre Navarette, morning had dawned.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading When the Senhor Dom Vasco came to his senses, says the Padre Navarette, morning had dawned.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
Senhornoun
a Portuguese title of respect; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading When the Senhor Dom Vasco came to his senses, says the Padre Navarette, morning had dawned.
Senhora
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From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading When the Senhor Dom Vasco came to his senses, says the Padre Navarette, morning had dawned.
SEQUELnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading LEGEND CONCLUDED--THE SEQUEL.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEGEND CONCLUDED--THE SEQUEL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Senhor Dom Vasco came to his senses, says the Padre Navarette, morning had dawned.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
tripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
Vasco
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From this reading When the Senhor Dom Vasco came to his senses, says the Padre Navarette, morning had dawned.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All nature was calm, and the warm rays of the rising sun were shedding light and gladness on the land and sea.
at the time that
From this reading When the Senhor Dom Vasco came to his senses, says the Padre Navarette, morning had dawned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Above him rose in sullen majesty the triple crest of the Table Mountain, the Devil's Hill, and the Hill of Lions; and undisturbed by a single ripple before him lay that treacherous sea, which, but a few hours before, had destroyed _Nossa Senhora da Belem_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With some surprise, Vasco found that his doublet and hose were dry; and that his bruises were not so severe as he might have expected, under all the circumstances.
