used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
(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 He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How we made two more incursions, which were the last, and what passed until we made sail.
Andrada
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From this reading Later, Luis Andrada was sent in charge of thirty men to seek for provisions for the voyage.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
biscuitnounUS /ˈbɪskət/
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
cablesnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlz/
plural of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Later, Luis Andrada was sent in charge of thirty men to seek for provisions for the voyage.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
not accessible to view
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Later, Luis Andrada was sent in charge of thirty men to seek for provisions for the voyage.
set up or found
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
the act of departing
From this reading Yet it was so strong that it saved the ship from going on shore, which was very near.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
How
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From this reading How we made two more incursions, which were the last, and what passed until we made sail.
Huerta
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From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Later, Luis Andrada was sent in charge of thirty men to seek for provisions for the voyage.
incursionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrʒənz/
plural of “incursion” — the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)
From this reading How we made two more incursions, which were the last, and what passed until we made sail.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet it was so strong that it saved the ship from going on shore, which was very near.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
immediately past
From this reading How we made two more incursions, which were the last, and what passed until we made sail.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later, Luis Andrada was sent in charge of thirty men to seek for provisions for the voyage.
the act of departing
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
Luis
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From this reading Later, Luis Andrada was sent in charge of thirty men to seek for provisions for the voyage.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading How we made two more incursions, which were the last, and what passed until we made sail.
the force of workers available
From this reading Later, Luis Andrada was sent in charge of thirty men to seek for provisions for the voyage.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading How we made two more incursions, which were the last, and what passed until we made sail.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Yet it was so strong that it saved the ship from going on shore, which was very near.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Later, Luis Andrada was sent in charge of thirty men to seek for provisions for the voyage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet it was so strong that it saved the ship from going on shore, which was very near.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
and nothing more
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading How we made two more incursions, which were the last, and what passed until we made sail.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Later, Luis Andrada was sent in charge of thirty men to seek for provisions for the voyage.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading How we made two more incursions, which were the last, and what passed until we made sail.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Yet it was so strong that it saved the ship from going on shore, which was very near.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
try to get or reach
From this reading Later, Luis Andrada was sent in charge of thirty men to seek for provisions for the voyage.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Later, Luis Andrada was sent in charge of thirty men to seek for provisions for the voyage.
transport commercially
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Yet it was so strong that it saved the ship from going on shore, which was very near.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet it was so strong that it saved the ship from going on shore, which was very near.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Yet it was so strong that it saved the ship from going on shore, which was very near.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet it was so strong that it saved the ship from going on shore, which was very near.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How we made two more incursions, which were the last, and what passed until we made sail.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Later, Luis Andrada was sent in charge of thirty men to seek for provisions for the voyage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading How we made two more incursions, which were the last, and what passed until we made sail.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading How we made two more incursions, which were the last, and what passed until we made sail.
precisely as stated
From this reading Yet it was so strong that it saved the ship from going on shore, which was very near.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Later, Luis Andrada was sent in charge of thirty men to seek for provisions for the voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading How we made two more incursions, which were the last, and what passed until we made sail.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How we made two more incursions, which were the last, and what passed until we made sail.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading How we made two more incursions, which were the last, and what passed until we made sail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How we made two more incursions, which were the last, and what passed until we made sail.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Next day the wind was from the north, and, although moderate, three cables parted, by which the ship was secured, leaving only one slight cable which appeared to be too weak to hold a ship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He went to the small island which we called the garden, "Huerta," and found five large canoes in a bay, laden with the biscuit of that country, which the natives had there concealed, and without any difficulty he collected them all and sent them to the ship.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it was so strong that it saved the ship from going on shore, which was very near.
