1499
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From this reading Among others, Yanez Pinzon, one of the brave companions of Columbus, undertook a voyage to the new world in 1499.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among others, Yanez Pinzon, one of the brave companions of Columbus, undertook a voyage to the new world in 1499.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among others, Yanez Pinzon, one of the brave companions of Columbus, undertook a voyage to the new world in 1499.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES THE TREES, PLANTS, AND FLOWERS OF THE NEW WORLD.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Among others, Yanez Pinzon, one of the brave companions of Columbus, undertook a voyage to the new world in 1499.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading Among others, Yanez Pinzon, one of the brave companions of Columbus, undertook a voyage to the new world in 1499.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Among others, Yanez Pinzon, one of the brave companions of Columbus, undertook a voyage to the new world in 1499.
placed crosswise
From this reading This navigator suffered much from storms, and having sailed southward, he crossed the equator and lost sight of the polar star.
DESCRIBESverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES THE TREES, PLANTS, AND FLOWERS OF THE NEW WORLD.
the act of discovering something
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
equatornounUS /ɪˈkweɪtər/
an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
From this reading This navigator suffered much from storms, and having sailed southward, he crossed the equator and lost sight of the polar star.
to an extreme degree
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES THE TREES, PLANTS, AND FLOWERS OF THE NEW WORLD.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This navigator suffered much from storms, and having sailed southward, he crossed the equator and lost sight of the polar star.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This navigator suffered much from storms, and having sailed southward, he crossed the equator and lost sight of the polar star.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This navigator suffered much from storms, and having sailed southward, he crossed the equator and lost sight of the polar star.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among others, Yanez Pinzon, one of the brave companions of Columbus, undertook a voyage to the new world in 1499.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading This navigator suffered much from storms, and having sailed southward, he crossed the equator and lost sight of the polar star.
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 When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This navigator suffered much from storms, and having sailed southward, he crossed the equator and lost sight of the polar star.
navigatornounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading This navigator suffered much from storms, and having sailed southward, he crossed the equator and lost sight of the polar star.
navigatorsnounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtərz/
plural of “navigator” — the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES THE TREES, PLANTS, AND FLOWERS OF THE NEW WORLD.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES THE TREES, PLANTS, AND FLOWERS OF THE NEW WORLD.
on one occasion
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among others, Yanez Pinzon, one of the brave companions of Columbus, undertook a voyage to the new world in 1499.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
others
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From this reading Among others, Yanez Pinzon, one of the brave companions of Columbus, undertook a voyage to the new world in 1499.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
PARLEYnounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES THE TREES, PLANTS, AND FLOWERS OF THE NEW WORLD.
Pinzon
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From this reading Among others, Yanez Pinzon, one of the brave companions of Columbus, undertook a voyage to the new world in 1499.
PLANTSnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES THE TREES, PLANTS, AND FLOWERS OF THE NEW WORLD.
having a point
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
polaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading This navigator suffered much from storms, and having sailed southward, he crossed the equator and lost sight of the polar star.
prominencenounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/
the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading This navigator suffered much from storms, and having sailed southward, he crossed the equator and lost sight of the polar star.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading This navigator suffered much from storms, and having sailed southward, he crossed the equator and lost sight of the polar star.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading This navigator suffered much from storms, and having sailed southward, he crossed the equator and lost sight of the polar star.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading This navigator suffered much from storms, and having sailed southward, he crossed the equator and lost sight of the polar star.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading This navigator suffered much from storms, and having sailed southward, he crossed the equator and lost sight of the polar star.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading This navigator suffered much from storms, and having sailed southward, he crossed the equator and lost sight of the polar star.
surestadjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrɪst/
superlative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES THE TREES, PLANTS, AND FLOWERS OF THE NEW WORLD.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This navigator suffered much from storms, and having sailed southward, he crossed the equator and lost sight of the polar star.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES THE TREES, PLANTS, AND FLOWERS OF THE NEW WORLD.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Among others, Yanez Pinzon, one of the brave companions of Columbus, undertook a voyage to the new world in 1499.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sailors were exceedingly alarmed at this circumstance, as the polar star was relied upon by them as one of their surest guides; not knowing the shape of the earth, they thought that some prominence hid this star from their view.
at the time that
From this reading When once the way had been pointed out, it was easy for other navigators to follow, and accordingly many Spaniards undertook voyages of further discovery.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES THE TREES, PLANTS, AND FLOWERS OF THE NEW WORLD.
Yanez
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From this reading Among others, Yanez Pinzon, one of the brave companions of Columbus, undertook a voyage to the new world in 1499.
