Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

expected hopefully

From this reading For several days they awaited the opportunity to depart, and at length it came.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

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

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

lacking funds

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

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From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For several days they awaited the opportunity to depart, and at length it came.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For several days they awaited the opportunity to depart, and at length it came.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading For several days they awaited the opportunity to depart, and at length it came.

-ing form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

set up or found

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

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

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

death of a person

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

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

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

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

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

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

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

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

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For several days they awaited the opportunity to depart, and at length it came.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

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

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

past form of “leak” — tell anonymously

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

the act of departing

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading For several days they awaited the opportunity to depart, and at length it came.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

come together

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

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

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

not any; not one

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

and nothing more

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading For several days they awaited the opportunity to depart, and at length it came.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

plural of “pump” — a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

cause to become

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

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

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

plural of “seam” — joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

fit for a sea voyage

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading For several days they awaited the opportunity to depart, and at length it came.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

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

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Already her seams, calked with moss and pitch, had opened in so many places that she leaked badly, and only constant labor at the pumps kept her afloat.

make strong or stronger

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

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

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

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From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Laudonniere had no hope of a successful termination of their voyage, and as he shared his fears with Le Moyne and Rene de Veaux, these three found little consolation in the thought of leaving the river and embarking upon the turbulent sea that promised them only a grave.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ARRIVAL OF JEAN RIBAULT As the fugitives from Fort Caroline lay inside the mouth of the River of May, awaiting the calming of the great seas that broke in columns and hills of foam on its bar, and for a favorable wind with which to put out to sea, they attempted to strengthen their crazy vessel and render her more seaworthy.

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

From this reading They had no choice, however, but to go on with the rest; for to remain behind would be to fall into the hands of the savages, and thus meet with a more terrible death than that offered by the sea.