Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

highly skilled

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

later than; following

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

anew

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

side by side

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

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

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

without a doubt

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

become active

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

wanted intensely

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

in an effectual manner

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

to an extreme degree

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading This opportunity was seized by George to explain to the officers his more immediate plans.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

informal intensifiers

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

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

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

a state of high honor

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

coins made of gold

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

large heavy rope for nautical use

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

the person who steers a ship

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

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

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

of the present time and place

From this reading This opportunity was seized by George to explain to the officers his more immediate plans.

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

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

and nothing more

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

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From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

engage in

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

having a crew

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

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

From this reading This opportunity was seized by George to explain to the officers his more immediate plans.

used to form the superlative

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

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

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

the near or foreseeable future

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading This opportunity was seized by George to explain to the officers his more immediate plans.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

go across or through

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading This opportunity was seized by George to explain to the officers his more immediate plans.

almost; nearly

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

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

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading This opportunity was seized by George to explain to the officers his more immediate plans.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

in the near future

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

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

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

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

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

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

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

-ing form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.

up to a particular time

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

the topmost one of two

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

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

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

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

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

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

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

during the time that

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

which person or people

From this reading This done, the exhausted crew were sent below to get a good substantial meal, and the deck was left practically in charge of the officers, the helmsman and a couple of hands to keep a look-out being air of the crew who were required to keep the deck until the regular night watches should be resumed.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading By the time that the boats got alongside again, after landing the prisoners, the sun was within an hour of setting, and if the adventurers desired to reach the open sea again before nightfall--as they most assuredly did--it was time to bestir themselves.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading George, therefore, issued his orders, and while one party of his now pretty well exhausted crew manned the capstan and proceeded to get the _Nonsuch's_ anchor, a second were set to work to pass a towing hawser aboard the prize and make it fast; after which the ships got under way, the _Santa Maria_ being in tow of the _Nonsuch_, and safely accomplished the passage of the reef just as the sun's upper rim was disappearing beneath the western horizon in a flaming glory of gold and crimson.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Then, as soon as the ships had secured an offing of some three miles, rendering it exceedingly unlikely that the prize would drive ashore and again fall into the hands of her former crew, she was effectually set fire to and abandoned.