used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
AntillesnounUS /ænˈtɪliz/
a group of islands in the West Indies
From this reading In heading for the Antilles there were several routes which they could take.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FOR ONE NIGHT AT THE AZORES.
AZORESnounUS /əˈzɔːrz/
islands in the Atlantic Ocean belonging to Portugal
From this reading FOR ONE NIGHT AT THE AZORES.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
blockadenounUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪd/
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
CanarynounUS /kəˈneri/
someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
consultationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In heading for the Antilles there were several routes which they could take.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR ONE NIGHT AT THE AZORES.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading In heading for the Antilles there were several routes which they could take.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In heading for the Antilles there were several routes which they could take.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
engage in
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading FOR ONE NIGHT AT THE AZORES.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FOR ONE NIGHT AT THE AZORES.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
overtakingnounUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkɪŋ/
going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
PortonounUS /ˈpɔːrtoʊ/
port city in northwest Portugal; noted for port wine
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
RiconounUS /ˈriːkoʊ/
law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
Roderic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
routesnounUS /ruːts/
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
From this reading In heading for the Antilles there were several routes which they could take.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In heading for the Antilles there were several routes which they could take.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
south-westadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
carry out
From this reading In heading for the Antilles there were several routes which they could take.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR ONE NIGHT AT THE AZORES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In heading for the Antilles there were several routes which they could take.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In heading for the Antilles there were several routes which they could take.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
Verdes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In heading for the Antilles there were several routes which they could take.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In heading for the Antilles there were several routes which they could take.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Perhaps--for somehow our purely selfish personal ends will crop up despite us--he was speculating as to what chances they had of overtaking the blockade runner, should they have decided upon the same course.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Roderic was much interested in this matter and held many consultations with the old captain as to what line he had marked out.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was possible to make a bee line almost due south-west, stopping at the Azores on the way; or they could follow the plan adopted by Spain in sending her ships of war across, heading almost due south to the Canary islands, then on nearly the same course until the Cape Verdes were reached, after which a run to the west would bring them to the Porto Rico coast.
