Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading It is the spirit of adventure, of dissatisfaction with things as they are, that is at the bottom of all great discoveries and of all progress.

later than; following

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

(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 It is the spirit of adventure, of dissatisfaction with things as they are, that is at the bottom of all great discoveries and of all progress.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

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

From this reading It is the spirit of adventure, of dissatisfaction with things as they are, that is at the bottom of all great discoveries and of all progress.

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

From this reading It is the spirit of adventure, of dissatisfaction with things as they are, that is at the bottom of all great discoveries and of all progress.

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

From this reading It is the spirit of adventure, of dissatisfaction with things as they are, that is at the bottom of all great discoveries and of all progress.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is the spirit of adventure, of dissatisfaction with things as they are, that is at the bottom of all great discoveries and of all progress.

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

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Injun had spent all his life in adventure, and while it was nothing new to him, it had become a sort of second nature, and made the limitations of even semi-civilization irksome.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

the lower side of anything

From this reading It is the spirit of adventure, of dissatisfaction with things as they are, that is at the bottom of all great discoveries and of all progress.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

a bounded scope

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

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

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading It is the spirit of adventure, of dissatisfaction with things as they are, that is at the bottom of all great discoveries and of all progress.

the act of discovering something

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading It is the spirit of adventure, of dissatisfaction with things as they are, that is at the bottom of all great discoveries and of all progress.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

divisible by two

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

at any time

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

the state or fact of existing

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

yet to be or coming

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

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

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Injun had spent all his life in adventure, and while it was nothing new to him, it had become a sort of second nature, and made the limitations of even semi-civilization irksome.

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

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

of the present time and place

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

(slang) offensive term for Native Americans

From this reading Injun had spent all his life in adventure, and while it was nothing new to him, it had become a sort of second nature, and made the limitations of even semi-civilization irksome.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading Injun had spent all his life in adventure, and while it was nothing new to him, it had become a sort of second nature, and made the limitations of even semi-civilization irksome.

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

From this reading It is the spirit of adventure, of dissatisfaction with things as they are, that is at the bottom of all great discoveries and of all progress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading Injun had spent all his life in adventure, and while it was nothing new to him, it had become a sort of second nature, and made the limitations of even semi-civilization irksome.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Injun had spent all his life in adventure, and while it was nothing new to him, it had become a sort of second nature, and made the limitations of even semi-civilization irksome.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Injun had spent all his life in adventure, and while it was nothing new to him, it had become a sort of second nature, and made the limitations of even semi-civilization irksome.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

not any; not one

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

plural of “norseman” — a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Injun had spent all his life in adventure, and while it was nothing new to him, it had become a sort of second nature, and made the limitations of even semi-civilization irksome.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

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From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading It is the spirit of adventure, of dissatisfaction with things as they are, that is at the bottom of all great discoveries and of all progress.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

on the contrary

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

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

From this reading Injun had spent all his life in adventure, and while it was nothing new to him, it had become a sort of second nature, and made the limitations of even semi-civilization irksome.

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From this reading Injun had spent all his life in adventure, and while it was nothing new to him, it had become a sort of second nature, and made the limitations of even semi-civilization irksome.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Injun had spent all his life in adventure, and while it was nothing new to him, it had become a sort of second nature, and made the limitations of even semi-civilization irksome.

that is looked for

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Injun had spent all his life in adventure, and while it was nothing new to him, it had become a sort of second nature, and made the limitations of even semi-civilization irksome.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading It is the spirit of adventure, of dissatisfaction with things as they are, that is at the bottom of all great discoveries and of all progress.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

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

From this reading It is the spirit of adventure, of dissatisfaction with things as they are, that is at the bottom of all great discoveries and of all progress.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It is the spirit of adventure, of dissatisfaction with things as they are, that is at the bottom of all great discoveries and of all progress.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

not suspected or believed likely

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

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

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

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

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

during the time that

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

(slang) offensive names for a White man

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

which person or people

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

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From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is the spirit of adventure, of dissatisfaction with things as they are, that is at the bottom of all great discoveries and of all progress.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading And although the boys had gained a wide-spread fame on account of their capture of the desperate Pedro, who was even then in jail awaiting the day of his execution, they did not like to rest on their laurels, but, like Alexander, sought for "new worlds to conquer."

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

From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE If Columbus, or the early Norsemen, or who ever it was that first discovered America, had been satisfied to sail vessels within the confines of the known seas in their immediate neighborhood, the existence of this great continent would have remained unsuspected by the people of the Old World.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading After their excursion into the wilds, the life on the ranch, while by no means dull, lacked the zest of adventure and discovery, of which they or, rather, Whitey, at least, had had a taste.