adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
Admiral'snounUS /ˈædmərəlz/
possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Every arrangement having been made, the boats were hoisted up, and the ships made sail.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading For ten days they were baffled by light winds, and the victims to the scurvy increased considerably on board of Philip's vessel.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every arrangement having been made, the boats were hoisted up, and the ships made sail.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The crew of the _Vrow Katerina_ were divided between the two larger vessels; the others, being smaller, were easier worked with fewer hands.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading For ten days they were baffled by light winds, and the victims to the scurvy increased considerably on board of Philip's vessel.
boatsnounUS /boʊts/
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Every arrangement having been made, the boats were hoisted up, and the ships made sail.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
Commodore'snounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːrz/
possessive form of “commodore” — a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading For ten days they were baffled by light winds, and the victims to the scurvy increased considerably on board of Philip's vessel.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The crew of the _Vrow Katerina_ were divided between the two larger vessels; the others, being smaller, were easier worked with fewer hands.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For ten days they were baffled by light winds, and the victims to the scurvy increased considerably on board of Philip's vessel.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The crew of the _Vrow Katerina_ were divided between the two larger vessels; the others, being smaller, were easier worked with fewer hands.
Dort
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From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The crew of the _Vrow Katerina_ were divided between the two larger vessels; the others, being smaller, were easier worked with fewer hands.
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every arrangement having been made, the boats were hoisted up, and the ships made sail.
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
failuresnounUS /ˈfeɪljərz/
plural of “failure” — an act that fails
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading The crew of the _Vrow Katerina_ were divided between the two larger vessels; the others, being smaller, were easier worked with fewer hands.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For ten days they were baffled by light winds, and the victims to the scurvy increased considerably on board of Philip's vessel.
forty-fouradjective
being four more than forty
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
gunsnounUS /ɡʌnz/
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The crew of the _Vrow Katerina_ were divided between the two larger vessels; the others, being smaller, were easier worked with fewer hands.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Every arrangement having been made, the boats were hoisted up, and the ships made sail.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading Every arrangement having been made, the boats were hoisted up, and the ships made sail.
imaginedverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading For ten days they were baffled by light winds, and the victims to the scurvy increased considerably on board of Philip's vessel.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
IslandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
Katerina
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From this reading The crew of the _Vrow Katerina_ were divided between the two larger vessels; the others, being smaller, were easier worked with fewer hands.
ketchnounUS /ketʃ/
a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The crew of the _Vrow Katerina_ were divided between the two larger vessels; the others, being smaller, were easier worked with fewer hands.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading For ten days they were baffled by light winds, and the victims to the scurvy increased considerably on board of Philip's vessel.
LionnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Every arrangement having been made, the boats were hoisted up, and the ships made sail.
MagellannounUS /məˈdʒelən/
Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
OceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For ten days they were baffled by light winds, and the victims to the scurvy increased considerably on board of Philip's vessel.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
others
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From this reading The crew of the _Vrow Katerina_ were divided between the two larger vessels; the others, being smaller, were easier worked with fewer hands.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
pendantnounUS /ˈpendənt/
an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading For ten days they were baffled by light winds, and the victims to the scurvy increased considerably on board of Philip's vessel.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
Rymelandt's
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From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
sailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Every arrangement having been made, the boats were hoisted up, and the ships made sail.
Schevelling
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From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
scurvynoun
a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
From this reading For ten days they were baffled by light winds, and the victims to the scurvy increased considerably on board of Philip's vessel.
shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Every arrangement having been made, the boats were hoisted up, and the ships made sail.
shortenverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtən/
make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading The crew of the _Vrow Katerina_ were divided between the two larger vessels; the others, being smaller, were easier worked with fewer hands.
SpicenounUS /spaɪs/
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
StraitsnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading For ten days they were baffled by light winds, and the victims to the scurvy increased considerably on board of Philip's vessel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For ten days they were baffled by light winds, and the victims to the scurvy increased considerably on board of Philip's vessel.
thirty-sixadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The crew of the _Vrow Katerina_ were divided between the two larger vessels; the others, being smaller, were easier worked with fewer hands.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Every arrangement having been made, the boats were hoisted up, and the ships made sail.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading For ten days they were baffled by light winds, and the victims to the scurvy increased considerably on board of Philip's vessel.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading For ten days they were baffled by light winds, and the victims to the scurvy increased considerably on board of Philip's vessel.
Vrow
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From this reading The crew of the _Vrow Katerina_ were divided between the two larger vessels; the others, being smaller, were easier worked with fewer hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
westernadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fleet under Admiral Rymelandt's command was ordered to proceed to the East Indies by the western route, through the Straits of Magellan into the Pacific Ocean--it being still imagined, notwithstanding previous failures, that this route offered facilities which might shorten the passage of the Spice Islands.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading For ten days they were baffled by light winds, and the victims to the scurvy increased considerably on board of Philip's vessel.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The crew of the _Vrow Katerina_ were divided between the two larger vessels; the others, being smaller, were easier worked with fewer hands.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
ZeenounUS /ziː/
the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
Zuyder
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From this reading The vessels composing the fleet were the _Lion_ of forty-four guns, bearing the Admiral's flag; the _Dort_ of thirty-six guns, with the Commodore's pendant--to which Philip was appointed; the _Zuyder Zee_ of twenty; the _Young Frau_ of twelve, and a ketch of four guns, called the _Schevelling_.
