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(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

disposed to please

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

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

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

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

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

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

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

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From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

plural of “bracelet” — a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist

From this reading He then entered into commercial relations with the natives, and exchanged red nightcaps for ivory bracelets.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

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From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

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From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Which the generall hearing, commanded the trumpets to sound, and so they danced with our men.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading He then entered into commercial relations with the natives, and exchanged red nightcaps for ivory bracelets.

an official prosecutor for a judicial district

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading Which the generall hearing, commanded the trumpets to sound, and so they danced with our men.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He then entered into commercial relations with the natives, and exchanged red nightcaps for ivory bracelets.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading He then entered into commercial relations with the natives, and exchanged red nightcaps for ivory bracelets.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

plural of “flute” — a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He then entered into commercial relations with the natives, and exchanged red nightcaps for ivory bracelets.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

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From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

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

From this reading Which the generall hearing, commanded the trumpets to sound, and so they danced with our men.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

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

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

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

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

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

From this reading He then entered into commercial relations with the natives, and exchanged red nightcaps for ivory bracelets.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Which the generall hearing, commanded the trumpets to sound, and so they danced with our men.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

ten 10s

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He then entered into commercial relations with the natives, and exchanged red nightcaps for ivory bracelets.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading He then entered into commercial relations with the natives, and exchanged red nightcaps for ivory bracelets.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

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From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

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

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

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From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

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From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

a republic on the southeastern coast of Africa on the Mozambique Channel; became independent from Portugal in 1975

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

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From this reading He then entered into commercial relations with the natives, and exchanged red nightcaps for ivory bracelets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

participate in games or sport

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading He then entered into commercial relations with the natives, and exchanged red nightcaps for ivory bracelets.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading He then entered into commercial relations with the natives, and exchanged red nightcaps for ivory bracelets.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Which the generall hearing, commanded the trumpets to sound, and so they danced with our men.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Which the generall hearing, commanded the trumpets to sound, and so they danced with our men.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

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

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He then entered into commercial relations with the natives, and exchanged red nightcaps for ivory bracelets.

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

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

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

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.

pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids

From this reading Which the generall hearing, commanded the trumpets to sound, and so they danced with our men.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

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

From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

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From this reading Da Gama landed some two hundred miles beyond the Cape, and, discharging the victualling-ship of her stores, ordered her to be burned, as the king had directed.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

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

From this reading "Then came two hundred blacke men, some lyttle, some great, bringing with them twelve oxen and four sheep, and as our men went upon shore they began to play upon four flutes, according with four sundry voices, the music whereof sounded very well.

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

From this reading Which the generall hearing, commanded the trumpets to sound, and so they danced with our men.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CAFFRES--ADVENTURE WITH AN ALBATROSS--THE RIVER OF GOOD PROMISE--MOZAMBIQUE--TREACHERY OF THE NATIVES--MOMBASSA--MELINDA, AND ITS AMIABLE KING--FESTIVITIES--THE MALABAR COAST--CALICUT--THE ROUTE TO THE INDIES DISCOVERED.