used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading There is a mode of reckoning,” he proudly adds, “derived from astronomy, which is sure and safe to any who understands it.”
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
(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 And when he reached Spain, he told the King and Queen, “that they may ask all the pilots who came with him, where is Veragua.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
react verbally
From this reading Let them answer and say, if they know where Veragua lies.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There is a mode of reckoning,” he proudly adds, “derived from astronomy, which is sure and safe to any who understands it.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading And when he reached Spain, he told the King and Queen, “that they may ask all the pilots who came with him, where is Veragua.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
astronomynounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmi/
the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
From this reading There is a mode of reckoning,” he proudly adds, “derived from astronomy, which is sure and safe to any who understands it.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And when he reached Spain, he told the King and Queen, “that they may ask all the pilots who came with him, where is Veragua.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading There is a mode of reckoning,” he proudly adds, “derived from astronomy, which is sure and safe to any who understands it.”
the act of discovering something
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
set up or found
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is a mode of reckoning,” he proudly adds, “derived from astronomy, which is sure and safe to any who understands it.”
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
coins made of gold
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when he reached Spain, he told the King and Queen, “that they may ask all the pilots who came with him, where is Veragua.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
ten 10s
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Let them answer and say, if they know where Veragua lies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And when he reached Spain, he told the King and Queen, “that they may ask all the pilots who came with him, where is Veragua.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is a mode of reckoning,” he proudly adds, “derived from astronomy, which is sure and safe to any who understands it.”
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading And when he reached Spain, he told the King and Queen, “that they may ask all the pilots who came with him, where is Veragua.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Let them answer and say, if they know where Veragua lies.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
the act of departing
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let them answer and say, if they know where Veragua lies.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Let them answer and say, if they know where Veragua lies.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And when he reached Spain, he told the King and Queen, “that they may ask all the pilots who came with him, where is Veragua.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There is a mode of reckoning,” he proudly adds, “derived from astronomy, which is sure and safe to any who understands it.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
not any; not one
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
a course of conduct
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
a full supply
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading There is a mode of reckoning,” he proudly adds, “derived from astronomy, which is sure and safe to any who understands it.”
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading And when he reached Spain, he told the King and Queen, “that they may ask all the pilots who came with him, where is Veragua.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading And when he reached Spain, he told the King and Queen, “that they may ask all the pilots who came with him, where is Veragua.
reckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading There is a mode of reckoning,” he proudly adds, “derived from astronomy, which is sure and safe to any who understands it.”
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading There is a mode of reckoning,” he proudly adds, “derived from astronomy, which is sure and safe to any who understands it.”
express in words
From this reading Let them answer and say, if they know where Veragua lies.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
transport commercially
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading And when he reached Spain, he told the King and Queen, “that they may ask all the pilots who came with him, where is Veragua.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There is a mode of reckoning,” he proudly adds, “derived from astronomy, which is sure and safe to any who understands it.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And when he reached Spain, he told the King and Queen, “that they may ask all the pilots who came with him, where is Veragua.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when he reached Spain, he told the King and Queen, “that they may ask all the pilots who came with him, where is Veragua.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading And when he reached Spain, he told the King and Queen, “that they may ask all the pilots who came with him, where is Veragua.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
understandsverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstændz/
third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading There is a mode of reckoning,” he proudly adds, “derived from astronomy, which is sure and safe to any who understands it.”
Veragua
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From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
at the time that
From this reading And when he reached Spain, he told the King and Queen, “that they may ask all the pilots who came with him, where is Veragua.
in or at the place that
From this reading And when he reached Spain, he told the King and Queen, “that they may ask all the pilots who came with him, where is Veragua.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is a mode of reckoning,” he proudly adds, “derived from astronomy, which is sure and safe to any who understands it.”
which person or people
From this reading And when he reached Spain, he told the King and Queen, “that they may ask all the pilots who came with him, where is Veragua.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Columbus at Veragua found plenty of gold; but leaving the coast, the ship full of one hundred and fifty skilful seamen,--some of them old pilots, and with too much experience of their craft and treachery to him,--the wise admiral kept his private record of his homeward path.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I assert that they can give no other account than that they went to lands where there was abundance of gold, but they do not know the way to return thither, but would be obliged to go on a voyage of discovery as much as if they had never been there before.
