Chapter X

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

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

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

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Columbus was a remarkable man――remarkable for his courage――for his enterprise――for carrying through whatever he attempted.

fearless and daring

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Columbus was a remarkable man――remarkable for his courage――for his enterprise――for carrying through whatever he attempted.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Yet few children in the United States, perhaps, have read the story of his life.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Columbus was a remarkable man――remarkable for his courage――for his enterprise――for carrying through whatever he attempted.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

the act of discovering something

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Columbus was a remarkable man――remarkable for his courage――for his enterprise――for carrying through whatever he attempted.

at any time

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Yet few children in the United States, perhaps, have read the story of his life.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Columbus was a remarkable man――remarkable for his courage――for his enterprise――for carrying through whatever he attempted.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It is full of interest.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Yet few children in the United States, perhaps, have read the story of his life.

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

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

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

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

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

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It is full of interest.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

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

From this reading It is full of interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is full of interest.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

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

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Columbus was a remarkable man――remarkable for his courage――for his enterprise――for carrying through whatever he attempted.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

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

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

the ship's officer in charge of navigation

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

by chance

From this reading Yet few children in the United States, perhaps, have read the story of his life.

third-person singular of “pursue” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Yet few children in the United States, perhaps, have read the story of his life.

unusual or striking

From this reading Columbus was a remarkable man――remarkable for his courage――for his enterprise――for carrying through whatever he attempted.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

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From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

comparative of “severe” — intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Yet few children in the United States, perhaps, have read the story of his life.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Yet few children in the United States, perhaps, have read the story of his life.

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

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Columbus was a remarkable man――remarkable for his courage――for his enterprise――for carrying through whatever he attempted.

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

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

not discovered

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Yet few children in the United States, perhaps, have read the story of his life.

being of use or service

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

an act of traveling by water

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

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

From this reading Columbus was a remarkable man――remarkable for his courage――for his enterprise――for carrying through whatever he attempted.

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

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Columbus was a remarkable man――remarkable for his courage――for his enterprise――for carrying through whatever he attempted.

which person or people

From this reading _Introduction――Early life――Commences a sea-faring life――Columbus goes to Lisbon――His views about undiscovered land in the west――He pursues measures to go on a voyage of discovery――He applies to the court of Spain._ Who has not heard the name of Christopher Columbus――the bold navigator, or sailor, who first discovered America?

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Few ever made greater exertion――few ever passed through severer trials and dangers――few, by one single act of their lives, were ever more useful to the world.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet few children in the United States, perhaps, have read the story of his life.