Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading During the long evenings on deck Rolfe told her stories of real deeds of English history and fancied romances of poets; and all were equally wonderful to her.

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

From this reading POCAHONTAS IN ENGLAND It was an eager, happy Pocahontas that set sail with her husband.

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

From this reading Master Rolfe, her child and last--but not in his own estimation--Sir Thomas Dale.

a large fleet

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

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

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

in a courageous manner

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Master Rolfe, her child and last--but not in his own estimation--Sir Thomas Dale.

plural of “calm” — steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

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

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

a person who is in charge

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Master Rolfe, her child and last--but not in his own estimation--Sir Thomas Dale.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading Master Rolfe, her child and last--but not in his own estimation--Sir Thomas Dale.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading During the long evenings on deck Rolfe told her stories of real deeds of English history and fancied romances of poets; and all were equally wonderful to her.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading During the long evenings on deck Rolfe told her stories of real deeds of English history and fancied romances of poets; and all were equally wonderful to her.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the long evenings on deck Rolfe told her stories of real deeds of English history and fancied romances of poets; and all were equally wonderful to her.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading POCAHONTAS IN ENGLAND It was an eager, happy Pocahontas that set sail with her husband.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading POCAHONTAS IN ENGLAND It was an eager, happy Pocahontas that set sail with her husband.

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

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading During the long evenings on deck Rolfe told her stories of real deeds of English history and fancied romances of poets; and all were equally wonderful to her.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading Master Rolfe, her child and last--but not in his own estimation--Sir Thomas Dale.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading During the long evenings on deck Rolfe told her stories of real deeds of English history and fancied romances of poets; and all were equally wonderful to her.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

with specific intentions; for the express purpose

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading During the long evenings on deck Rolfe told her stories of real deeds of English history and fancied romances of poets; and all were equally wonderful to her.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

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

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading POCAHONTAS IN ENGLAND It was an eager, happy Pocahontas that set sail with her husband.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading POCAHONTAS IN ENGLAND It was an eager, happy Pocahontas that set sail with her husband.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

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

From this reading Master Rolfe, her child and last--but not in his own estimation--Sir Thomas Dale.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading During the long evenings on deck Rolfe told her stories of real deeds of English history and fancied romances of poets; and all were equally wonderful to her.

-ing form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading POCAHONTAS IN ENGLAND It was an eager, happy Pocahontas that set sail with her husband.

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

From this reading POCAHONTAS IN ENGLAND It was an eager, happy Pocahontas that set sail with her husband.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading POCAHONTAS IN ENGLAND It was an eager, happy Pocahontas that set sail with her husband.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

immediately past

From this reading Master Rolfe, her child and last--but not in his own estimation--Sir Thomas Dale.

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 During the long evenings on deck Rolfe told her stories of real deeds of English history and fancied romances of poets; and all were equally wonderful to her.

splendid or imposing in size or appearance

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Master Rolfe, her child and last--but not in his own estimation--Sir Thomas Dale.

come together

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Master Rolfe, her child and last--but not in his own estimation--Sir Thomas Dale.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Master Rolfe, her child and last--but not in his own estimation--Sir Thomas Dale.

a Powhatan woman (the daughter of Powhatan) who befriended the English at Jamestown and is said to have saved Captain John Smith's life (1595-1617)

From this reading POCAHONTAS IN ENGLAND It was an eager, happy Pocahontas that set sail with her husband.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading During the long evenings on deck Rolfe told her stories of real deeds of English history and fancied romances of poets; and all were equally wonderful to her.

Indian chief and founder of the Powhatan confederacy of tribes in eastern Virginia; father of Pocahontas (1550?-1618)

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading During the long evenings on deck Rolfe told her stories of real deeds of English history and fancied romances of poets; and all were equally wonderful to her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Master Rolfe, her child and last--but not in his own estimation--Sir Thomas Dale.

plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers

From this reading During the long evenings on deck Rolfe told her stories of real deeds of English history and fancied romances of poets; and all were equally wonderful to her.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading POCAHONTAS IN ENGLAND It was an eager, happy Pocahontas that set sail with her husband.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading POCAHONTAS IN ENGLAND It was an eager, happy Pocahontas that set sail with her husband.

transport commercially

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

term of address for a man

From this reading Master Rolfe, her child and last--but not in his own estimation--Sir Thomas Dale.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

propelled violently in a usually narrow stream

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading During the long evenings on deck Rolfe told her stories of real deeds of English history and fancied romances of poets; and all were equally wonderful to her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading POCAHONTAS IN ENGLAND It was an eager, happy Pocahontas that set sail with her husband.

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

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

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

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Master Rolfe, her child and last--but not in his own estimation--Sir Thomas Dale.

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

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading During the long evenings on deck Rolfe told her stories of real deeds of English history and fancied romances of poets; and all were equally wonderful to her.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

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

From this reading POCAHONTAS IN ENGLAND It was an eager, happy Pocahontas that set sail with her husband.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

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

From this reading During the long evenings on deck Rolfe told her stories of real deeds of English history and fancied romances of poets; and all were equally wonderful to her.

plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

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

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading With them, too, went Uttamatomakkin, a chief whom Powhatan sent expressly to observe the English and their ways in their own land.

in the company of; together with

From this reading POCAHONTAS IN ENGLAND It was an eager, happy Pocahontas that set sail with her husband.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading During the long evenings on deck Rolfe told her stories of real deeds of English history and fancied romances of poets; and all were equally wonderful to her.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Everything interested Pocahontas on the voyage: the ship herself, the hoisting and furling of sails in calms and tempests, the chanteys of the sailors as they worked, the sight of spouting whales and, as they neared the English coast, the magnificence of a large ship-of-war, a veteran, so declared the captain, of the fleet which went so bravely forth to meet the Spanish Armada.