adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
AminenounUS /ˌeɪˈmiːn/
a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
BantamnounUS /ˈbæntəm/
any of various small breeds of fowl
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Towards evening they had neared the large island, and they soon ran down it close to the beach.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Towards evening they had neared the large island, and they soon ran down it close to the beach.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Towards evening they had neared the large island, and they soon ran down it close to the beach.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Towards evening they had neared the large island, and they soon ran down it close to the beach.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
fortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
junks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
Krantz
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From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
marksnounUS /mɑːrks/
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading Towards evening they had neared the large island, and they soon ran down it close to the beach.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
obeyedverbUS /oʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
PortuguesenounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡiːz/
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Towards evening they had neared the large island, and they soon ran down it close to the beach.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Towards evening they had neared the large island, and they soon ran down it close to the beach.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
Ternateadjective
(of a leaf shape) consisting of three leaflets or sections
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
Tidore
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From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
TowardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Towards evening they had neared the large island, and they soon ran down it close to the beach.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
variancenounUS /ˈveriəns/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The raft was found to answer well; and although her progress through the water was not very rapid, she obeyed the helm and was under command.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both Philip and Krantz were very careful in taking such marks and observations of the island as should enable them, if necessary, to find it again.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Their object, after seeking for Amine, was to find out the direction of Ternate; the king of which they knew to be at variance with the Portuguese, who had a fort and factory at Tidore, not very far distant from it; and from thence to obtain a passage in one of the Chinese junks, which, on their way to Bantam, called at that island.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the current to assist them, they now proceeded rapidly to the southward, in order that they might examine a large island which lay in that direction.
