Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

later than; following

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

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From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

in addition

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The estuary formed an ideal base for Captain Cain's new sphere of operations.

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

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

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

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

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

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

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

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading The estuary formed an ideal base for Captain Cain's new sphere of operations.

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From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Within the bar the depth increased to sixty feet, with a bottom of firm white sand.

a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

lacking funds

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

possessive form of “cain” — (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God

From this reading The estuary formed an ideal base for Captain Cain's new sphere of operations.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

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

From this reading The estuary formed an ideal base for Captain Cain's new sphere of operations.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

plural of “coaster” — a resident of a coastal area

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

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From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading Within the bar the depth increased to sixty feet, with a bottom of firm white sand.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

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

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

in an effective manner

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix

From this reading The estuary formed an ideal base for Captain Cain's new sphere of operations.

at any time

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

apart from; not including

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

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

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Within the bar the depth increased to sixty feet, with a bottom of firm white sand.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The estuary formed an ideal base for Captain Cain's new sphere of operations.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The estuary formed an ideal base for Captain Cain's new sphere of operations.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

only a very short time before

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

to a considerable degree

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading The estuary formed an ideal base for Captain Cain's new sphere of operations.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Within the bar the depth increased to sixty feet, with a bottom of firm white sand.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

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From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

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From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

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

From this reading The estuary formed an ideal base for Captain Cain's new sphere of operations.

in name only

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

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From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

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

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

and nothing more

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading The estuary formed an ideal base for Captain Cain's new sphere of operations.

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From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

almost; nearly

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

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

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Within the bar the depth increased to sixty feet, with a bottom of firm white sand.

past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

a republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading Within the bar the depth increased to sixty feet, with a bottom of firm white sand.

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

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

possessive form of “spain” — a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading The estuary formed an ideal base for Captain Cain's new sphere of operations.

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

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

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

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

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

not producing or capable of producing

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

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

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

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From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

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

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.

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 entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE DESTROYER AND THE DESTROYED EXACTLY three weeks after the capture of the _Mendez Nunez_ the _Alerte_ arrived off the mouth of the Wad-el-Abuam, a small river flowing into the Atlantic a few miles south of Cape Bojador.

(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 entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

at the time that

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

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

From this reading The entrance to the river was a difficult one, a bar on which the surf broke heavily, extending practically right across it, although well on the starboard hand was a narrow channel carrying twenty feet at high water and protected by a long, narrow rocky island that not only served as a breakwater, but also effectively screened the estuary when viewed from seaward.

a Caucasian

From this reading Within the bar the depth increased to sixty feet, with a bottom of firm white sand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Within the bar the depth increased to sixty feet, with a bottom of firm white sand.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Nominally within the limits of Rio del Oro--Spain's extensive, unproductive and loosely-held dependency, stretching from Morocco on the north to French Senegal on the south--the Wad-el-Abuam was hardly ever visited by vessels, except Moorish coasters and fishing craft.