Chapter XXIII · The Fleet of Joris Spilbergen--Arrival in

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

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

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

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

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

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

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From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

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

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

a period of 100 years

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading We have said, in a former chapter, that the Dutch succeeded the Portuguese in the possession of the East Indies.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

seizure by the government

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

the act of discovering something

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading We have said, in a former chapter, that the Dutch succeeded the Portuguese in the possession of the East Indies.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

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

From this reading They equipped a fleet of six ships, for the purpose of exploring a new route.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading They equipped a fleet of six ships, for the purpose of exploring a new route.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading They equipped a fleet of six ships, for the purpose of exploring a new route.

plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading We have said, in a former chapter, that the Dutch succeeded the Portuguese in the possession of the East Indies.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

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

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

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

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have said, in a former chapter, that the Dutch succeeded the Portuguese in the possession of the East Indies.

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

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

someone who hunts game

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

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

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

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

From this reading We have said, in a former chapter, that the Dutch succeeded the Portuguese in the possession of the East Indies.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

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From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

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From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

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From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

the basic unit of money in Sierra Leone; equal to 100 cents

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

engage in

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

cry like a cat

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

soft suede glove leather from goatskin

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

a group of island in eastern Indonesia between Celebes and New Guinea; settled by the Portuguese but taken by the Dutch who made them the center for a spice monopoly, at which time they were known as Spice Islands

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

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

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading They equipped a fleet of six ships, for the purpose of exploring a new route.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

above and across; more than

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil

From this reading We have said, in a former chapter, that the Dutch succeeded the Portuguese in the possession of the East Indies.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading We have said, in a former chapter, that the Dutch succeeded the Portuguese in the possession of the East Indies.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading They equipped a fleet of six ships, for the purpose of exploring a new route.

plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

determined

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

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

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading They equipped a fleet of six ships, for the purpose of exploring a new route.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading We have said, in a former chapter, that the Dutch succeeded the Portuguese in the possession of the East Indies.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

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

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

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From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

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

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

coming next after the sixteenth in position

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading They equipped a fleet of six ships, for the purpose of exploring a new route.

plural of “skirmish” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

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

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

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From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

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

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading We have said, in a former chapter, that the Dutch succeeded the Portuguese in the possession of the East Indies.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

power to dominate or defeat

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

(of a leaf shape) consisting of three leaflets or sections

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We have said, in a former chapter, that the Dutch succeeded the Portuguese in the possession of the East Indies.

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

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

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

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

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

From this reading They equipped a fleet of six ships, for the purpose of exploring a new route.

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

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

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

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

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

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading During the struggle between these two powers for supremacy over the Spice Islands, the Dutch East India Company resolved to make a vigorous effort to reach the Moluccas by the Strait of Magellan.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have said, in a former chapter, that the Dutch succeeded the Portuguese in the possession of the East Indies.

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

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

which person or people

From this reading These vessels were named the Great Sun, the Half-Moon, the Morning Star, the Huntsman, and the Sea Mew, and were placed under the command of Joris Spilbergen as admiral, who had already conducted a Dutch fleet to the Indies.

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From this reading BRAZIL--ADVENTURES IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN--TRADE AT MOCHA ISLAND--TREACHERY AT SANTA MARIA--TERRIBLE BATTLE BETWEEN THE DUTCH AND SPANISH FLEETS--RAVAGES OF THE COAST--SKIRMISHES UPON THE LAND--SPILBERGEN SAILS FOR MANILLA--ARRIVAL AT TERNATE--HIS RETURN HOME--THE VOYAGE OF SCHOUTEN AND LEMAIRE--LEMONADE AT SIERRA LEONE--A COLLISION AT SEA--DISCOVERY OF STATEN LAND--CAPE HORN--LEMAIRE'S STRAIT--ARRIVAL AT BATAVIA--CONFISCATION OF THE SHIPS--GENERAL RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE--THE VOYAGE OF WILLIAM BAFFIN--ARCTIC RESEARCHES DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.