Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

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

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

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

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

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

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

plural of “buccaneer” — someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

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

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

any large and important church

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

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

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The townspeople were in a state of panic at the news of the pirates' coming.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

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

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

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

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."

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

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

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

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The townspeople were in a state of panic at the news of the pirates' coming.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

above and across; more than

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading The townspeople were in a state of panic at the news of the pirates' coming.

a regular customer

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading The townspeople were in a state of panic at the news of the pirates' coming.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

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

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."

a system of scaffolds

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."

an instance of visual perception

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The townspeople were in a state of panic at the news of the pirates' coming.

the first light of day

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

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

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF PERICO Arica--The South Sea cruise On 23rd April 1680, "that day being dedicated to St George, our Patron of England," the canoas arrived off Panama.

the people living in a municipality smaller than a city

From this reading The townspeople were in a state of panic at the news of the pirates' coming.

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

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

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

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."

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

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

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

From this reading They were within sight of the old cathedral church, "the beautiful building whereof" made a landmark for them, reminding one of the buccaneers "of St Paul's in London," a church at that time little more than a ruin.

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

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The new city was not quite finished, but the walls of it were built, and there were several splendid churches, with scaffolding about them, rising high, here and there, over the roofs of the houses.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "We came," says Ringrose, "before sunrise within view of the city of Panama, which makes a pleasant show to the vessels that are at sea."