Chapter XIX · Policy of Queen Elizabeth--Thomas Cavendish--His

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

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the most distinguished of these was Thomas Cavendish, of Trimley, near Ipswich.

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

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She thus derived benefit from a class of people who had been of little use in any other reign.

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From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

a large fleet

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

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

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She thus derived benefit from a class of people who had been of little use in any other reign.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading She thus derived benefit from a class of people who had been of little use in any other reign.

of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

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From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

British chemist and physicist who established that water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen and who calculated the density of the earth (1731-1810)

From this reading Among the most distinguished of these was Thomas Cavendish, of Trimley, near Ipswich.

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From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading She thus derived benefit from a class of people who had been of little use in any other reign.

plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading She thus derived benefit from a class of people who had been of little use in any other reign.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Among the most distinguished of these was Thomas Cavendish, of Trimley, near Ipswich.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

an acute insufficiency

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

set up or found

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She thus derived benefit from a class of people who had been of little use in any other reign.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

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

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

-ing form of “harass” — annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

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

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

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

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

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From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

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From this reading Among the most distinguished of these was Thomas Cavendish, of Trimley, near Ipswich.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She thus derived benefit from a class of people who had been of little use in any other reign.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

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 Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Among the most distinguished of these was Thomas Cavendish, of Trimley, near Ipswich.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Among the most distinguished of these was Thomas Cavendish, of Trimley, near Ipswich.

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

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From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading She thus derived benefit from a class of people who had been of little use in any other reign.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

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

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

-ing form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

have sovereign power

From this reading She thus derived benefit from a class of people who had been of little use in any other reign.

recurring again and again

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

cause to flee

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

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

From this reading Many gentlemen of rank and position devoted a portion of their means to harassing the Spanish at sea, to prosecuting discovery in distant quarters, and to planting colonies upon savage coasts.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She thus derived benefit from a class of people who had been of little use in any other reign.

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

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

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

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Among the most distinguished of these was Thomas Cavendish, of Trimley, near Ipswich.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Among the most distinguished of these was Thomas Cavendish, of Trimley, near Ipswich.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading She thus derived benefit from a class of people who had been of little use in any other reign.

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

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

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From this reading Among the most distinguished of these was Thomas Cavendish, of Trimley, near Ipswich.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

the act of using

From this reading She thus derived benefit from a class of people who had been of little use in any other reign.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.

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

From this reading Among the most distinguished of these was Thomas Cavendish, of Trimley, near Ipswich.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

(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 Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

which person or people

From this reading Queen Elizabeth had found it to her advantage to encourage displays of public spirit in private individuals, and to excite the nobles and persons of fortune who were ambitious of distinction, as well as the indigent in search of employment, to hazard, the one their wealth, the other their lives, in the national service.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FIRST VOYAGE--EXPLOITS UPON THE AFRICAN AND BRAZILIAN COASTS--PORT DESIRE--PORT FAMINE--BATTLES WITH THE ARAUCANIANS--CAPTURE OF PAITA--ROBBERY OF A CHURCH--REPEATED ACTS OF BRIGANDAGE--CAPTURE OF THE SANTA ANNA--THE RETURN VOYAGE--CAVENDISH'S ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDITION--THE SPANISH ARMADA--PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND--THE CONFLICT--TOTAL ROUT OF THE INVINCIBLES--PROCESSION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENT.