Chapter III

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

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Thence one vessel had been sent back with an account of his progress.

(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 “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

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

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

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

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

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

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Thence one vessel had been sent back with an account of his progress.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

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From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

look down on with disdain

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

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From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

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From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

physically weak

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

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

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

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From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

an artful or simulated semblance

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

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

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

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

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

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

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

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

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

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

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

a state in New England

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

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

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

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

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

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

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

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

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Thence one vessel had been sent back with an account of his progress.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

under normal conditions

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

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From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

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

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Thence one vessel had been sent back with an account of his progress.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

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

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

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

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

move upward

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

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

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Thence one vessel had been sent back with an account of his progress.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)

From this reading SPENSER.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

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From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

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

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

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

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

from that place or that time

From this reading Thence one vessel had been sent back with an account of his progress.

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

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

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

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

coming next after the twenty-eighth in position

From this reading It is true, an experienced seaman named Grijalva had been put in command, and he had been so far successful as to have reached the twenty-ninth degree of north latitude.

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

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Thence one vessel had been sent back with an account of his progress.

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

From this reading The caravel in question was more than ordinarily frail, having been hastily equipped with two others from the port of Tehuantepec in Mexico, at the order of Cortez for the exploration of the continent about and above the gulf of California.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Suddaine they see from midst of all the maine, The surging waters like a Mountain rise, And the great Sea, puft up with proud Disdaine, To swell above the measure of his guise, Threatening to devoure all that his Powre despise.”