Chapter IV

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

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Hakluyt was known for his love of associating with seamen and obtaining from them first-hand accounts of their experiences afloat.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

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

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

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

From this reading And inasmuch as Barker is described as Lancaster’s lieutenant on the voyage, and the account was witnessed by James Lancaster’s signature, we may rely on the facts being true.

-ing form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Hakluyt was known for his love of associating with seamen and obtaining from them first-hand accounts of their experiences afloat.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading And inasmuch as Barker is described as Lancaster’s lieutenant on the voyage, and the account was witnessed by James Lancaster’s signature, we may rely on the facts being true.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Hakluyt was of course very closely connected with the subject of our inquiry.

being joined in close association

From this reading Hakluyt was of course very closely connected with the subject of our inquiry.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Hakluyt was of course very closely connected with the subject of our inquiry.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading And inasmuch as Barker is described as Lancaster’s lieutenant on the voyage, and the account was witnessed by James Lancaster’s signature, we may rely on the facts being true.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

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From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Hakluyt was known for his love of associating with seamen and obtaining from them first-hand accounts of their experiences afloat.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading And inasmuch as Barker is described as Lancaster’s lieutenant on the voyage, and the account was witnessed by James Lancaster’s signature, we may rely on the facts being true.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

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From this reading Hakluyt was known for his love of associating with seamen and obtaining from them first-hand accounts of their experiences afloat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hakluyt was known for his love of associating with seamen and obtaining from them first-hand accounts of their experiences afloat.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

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

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

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From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

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

From this reading Hakluyt was known for his love of associating with seamen and obtaining from them first-hand accounts of their experiences afloat.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

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

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

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From this reading And inasmuch as Barker is described as Lancaster’s lieutenant on the voyage, and the account was witnessed by James Lancaster’s signature, we may rely on the facts being true.

a search for knowledge

From this reading Hakluyt was of course very closely connected with the subject of our inquiry.

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From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

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

From this reading And inasmuch as Barker is described as Lancaster’s lieutenant on the voyage, and the account was witnessed by James Lancaster’s signature, we may rely on the facts being true.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Hakluyt was known for his love of associating with seamen and obtaining from them first-hand accounts of their experiences afloat.

a city in northwestern England

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

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From this reading And inasmuch as Barker is described as Lancaster’s lieutenant on the voyage, and the account was witnessed by James Lancaster’s signature, we may rely on the facts being true.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading And inasmuch as Barker is described as Lancaster’s lieutenant on the voyage, and the account was witnessed by James Lancaster’s signature, we may rely on the facts being true.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Hakluyt was known for his love of associating with seamen and obtaining from them first-hand accounts of their experiences afloat.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And inasmuch as Barker is described as Lancaster’s lieutenant on the voyage, and the account was witnessed by James Lancaster’s signature, we may rely on the facts being true.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Hakluyt was known for his love of associating with seamen and obtaining from them first-hand accounts of their experiences afloat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And inasmuch as Barker is described as Lancaster’s lieutenant on the voyage, and the account was witnessed by James Lancaster’s signature, we may rely on the facts being true.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Hakluyt was of course very closely connected with the subject of our inquiry.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading And inasmuch as Barker is described as Lancaster’s lieutenant on the voyage, and the account was witnessed by James Lancaster’s signature, we may rely on the facts being true.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading Hakluyt was known for his love of associating with seamen and obtaining from them first-hand accounts of their experiences afloat.

reluctant to draw attention to yourself

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

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

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading And inasmuch as Barker is described as Lancaster’s lieutenant on the voyage, and the account was witnessed by James Lancaster’s signature, we may rely on the facts being true.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Hakluyt was of course very closely connected with the subject of our inquiry.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

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

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hakluyt was known for his love of associating with seamen and obtaining from them first-hand accounts of their experiences afloat.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Hakluyt was known for his love of associating with seamen and obtaining from them first-hand accounts of their experiences afloat.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

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

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

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

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

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

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading And inasmuch as Barker is described as Lancaster’s lieutenant on the voyage, and the account was witnessed by James Lancaster’s signature, we may rely on the facts being true.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

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

From this reading Hakluyt was known for his love of associating with seamen and obtaining from them first-hand accounts of their experiences afloat.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And inasmuch as Barker is described as Lancaster’s lieutenant on the voyage, and the account was witnessed by James Lancaster’s signature, we may rely on the facts being true.

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

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

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

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

which person or people

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

belonging to which person

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hakluyt was known for his love of associating with seamen and obtaining from them first-hand accounts of their experiences afloat.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading And inasmuch as Barker is described as Lancaster’s lieutenant on the voyage, and the account was witnessed by James Lancaster’s signature, we may rely on the facts being true.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The account of the first of these voyages I have taken from Hakluyt, who in turn had obtained it by word of mouth from a man named Edmund Barker, of Ipswich.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE ROUTE TO THE EAST I want in this chapter to call your attention to a very gallant English captain named James Lancaster, whose grit and endurance in the time of hard things, whose self-effacing loyalty to duty, show that there were giants afloat in those days in the ships which were to voyage to the East.