Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

later than; following

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Of a sudden, almost without warning, there came a terrible blast of wind out of the north-east.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

from appearances alone

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When he arrived off the mouth of the river the tide was so low on the bar that his ships could not pass it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

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From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

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

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

make a strident sound

From this reading Of a sudden, almost without warning, there came a terrible blast of wind out of the north-east.

fearless and daring

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

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

From this reading Of a sudden, almost without warning, there came a terrible blast of wind out of the north-east.

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

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading So they stood off and on, waiting for it to rise, and the Spaniards on shore, seeing them, were filled with great consternation.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

to come or go into

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

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

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading So they stood off and on, waiting for it to rise, and the Spaniards on shore, seeing them, were filled with great consternation.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

secured with bastions or fortifications

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

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

From this reading So they stood off and on, waiting for it to rise, and the Spaniards on shore, seeing them, were filled with great consternation.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

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

From this reading When he arrived off the mouth of the river the tide was so low on the bar that his ships could not pass it.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

the act of departing

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading When he arrived off the mouth of the river the tide was so low on the bar that his ships could not pass it.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading When he arrived off the mouth of the river the tide was so low on the bar that his ships could not pass it.

very recently

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

to, toward, or in the northeast

From this reading Of a sudden, almost without warning, there came a terrible blast of wind out of the north-east.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he arrived off the mouth of the river the tide was so low on the bar that his ships could not pass it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When he arrived off the mouth of the river the tide was so low on the bar that his ships could not pass it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

and nothing more

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Of a sudden, almost without warning, there came a terrible blast of wind out of the north-east.

go across or through

From this reading When he arrived off the mouth of the river the tide was so low on the bar that his ships could not pass it.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

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

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

move upward

From this reading So they stood off and on, waiting for it to rise, and the Spaniards on shore, seeing them, were filled with great consternation.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading So they stood off and on, waiting for it to rise, and the Spaniards on shore, seeing them, were filled with great consternation.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading So they stood off and on, waiting for it to rise, and the Spaniards on shore, seeing them, were filled with great consternation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When he arrived off the mouth of the river the tide was so low on the bar that his ships could not pass it.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading So they stood off and on, waiting for it to rise, and the Spaniards on shore, seeing them, were filled with great consternation.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading So they stood off and on, waiting for it to rise, and the Spaniards on shore, seeing them, were filled with great consternation.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Of a sudden, almost without warning, there came a terrible blast of wind out of the north-east.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Of a sudden, almost without warning, there came a terrible blast of wind out of the north-east.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When he arrived off the mouth of the river the tide was so low on the bar that his ships could not pass it.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So they stood off and on, waiting for it to rise, and the Spaniards on shore, seeing them, were filled with great consternation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of a sudden, almost without warning, there came a terrible blast of wind out of the north-east.

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

From this reading So they stood off and on, waiting for it to rise, and the Spaniards on shore, seeing them, were filled with great consternation.

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

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading When he arrived off the mouth of the river the tide was so low on the bar that his ships could not pass it.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading So they stood off and on, waiting for it to rise, and the Spaniards on shore, seeing them, were filled with great consternation.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Of a sudden, almost without warning, there came a terrible blast of wind out of the north-east.

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

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

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

From this reading So they stood off and on, waiting for it to rise, and the Spaniards on shore, seeing them, were filled with great consternation.

at the time that

From this reading When he arrived off the mouth of the river the tide was so low on the bar that his ships could not pass it.

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

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

which person or people

From this reading Thus apparently all was favorable to the bold enterprise of Admiral Ribault, who, with his six ships, and all the troops from Fort Caroline, had determined to attack, and if possible to destroy, the newly founded city before it could be fortified.

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

From this reading Of a sudden, almost without warning, there came a terrible blast of wind out of the north-east.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A NIGHT OF TERROR Immediately after landing Menendez and his soldiers, with their supplies, at San Augustin, the ships of the fleet, which on account of their size had been unable to enter the river, sailed away for Spain, leaving only a few small vessels at anchor inside the bar.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Of a sudden, almost without warning, there came a terrible blast of wind out of the north-east.