1493
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From this reading On the 4th of January, 1493, all things being settled, a signal gun announced their readiness to depart.
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From this reading On the 4th of January, 1493, all things being settled, a signal gun announced their readiness to depart.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He established rules for their government, and, having made all the provision for their comfort in his power, he gave them a parting address.
speak to
From this reading He established rules for their government, and, having made all the provision for their comfort in his power, he gave them a parting address.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He established rules for their government, and, having made all the provision for their comfort in his power, he gave them a parting address.
amicablyadverbUS /ˈæmɪkəbli/
in an amicable manner
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He established rules for their government, and, having made all the provision for their comfort in his power, he gave them a parting address.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading On the 4th of January, 1493, all things being settled, a signal gun announced their readiness to depart.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On the 4th of January, 1493, all things being settled, a signal gun announced their readiness to depart.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He established rules for their government, and, having made all the provision for their comfort in his power, he gave them a parting address.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading On the 4th of January, 1493, all things being settled, a signal gun announced their readiness to depart.
characterized by great determination
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
disputesnounUS /dɪsˈpjuːts/
plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading He established rules for their government, and, having made all the provision for their comfort in his power, he gave them a parting address.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading A mutual farewell was pronounced, and the sails of the Nina were soon spread to the wind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He established rules for their government, and, having made all the provision for their comfort in his power, he gave them a parting address.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He established rules for their government, and, having made all the provision for their comfort in his power, he gave them a parting address.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading On the 4th of January, 1493, all things being settled, a signal gun announced their readiness to depart.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He established rules for their government, and, having made all the provision for their comfort in his power, he gave them a parting address.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading On the 4th of January, 1493, all things being settled, a signal gun announced their readiness to depart.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He established rules for their government, and, having made all the provision for their comfort in his power, he gave them a parting address.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading A mutual farewell was pronounced, and the sails of the Nina were soon spread to the wind.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
NinanounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading A mutual farewell was pronounced, and the sails of the Nina were soon spread to the wind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
the act of departing politely
From this reading He established rules for their government, and, having made all the provision for their comfort in his power, he gave them a parting address.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He established rules for their government, and, having made all the provision for their comfort in his power, he gave them a parting address.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading A mutual farewell was pronounced, and the sails of the Nina were soon spread to the wind.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading He established rules for their government, and, having made all the provision for their comfort in his power, he gave them a parting address.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading On the 4th of January, 1493, all things being settled, a signal gun announced their readiness to depart.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He established rules for their government, and, having made all the provision for their comfort in his power, he gave them a parting address.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
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 _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading On the 4th of January, 1493, all things being settled, a signal gun announced their readiness to depart.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading On the 4th of January, 1493, all things being settled, a signal gun announced their readiness to depart.
in the near future
From this reading A mutual farewell was pronounced, and the sails of the Nina were soon spread to the wind.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A mutual farewell was pronounced, and the sails of the Nina were soon spread to the wind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He established rules for their government, and, having made all the provision for their comfort in his power, he gave them a parting address.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He established rules for their government, and, having made all the provision for their comfort in his power, he gave them a parting address.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading On the 4th of January, 1493, all things being settled, a signal gun announced their readiness to depart.
thirty-nineadjective
being nine more than thirty
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
interact in a certain way
From this reading He recommended to them to treat the natives and one another kindly; to live amicably; to settle disputes which might arise; and he promised them, should his life be spared, to return to them at a future day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
which person or people
From this reading _Columbus sails for Spain――Manner in which Columbus was welcomed on his arrival in Spain._ Having thus determined to return to Spain, Columbus selected thirty-nine of the crew, who were to remain.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A mutual farewell was pronounced, and the sails of the Nina were soon spread to the wind.
