Chapter VIII

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

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

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

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

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

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

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

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Is that Morro Castle?” asked Mark, pointing to a high fortification to the left of the harbor entrance.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

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

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading “Yes, that is old Morro, and over on the right is Punta Castle, and beyond that is the Queen’s battery, a long fortification, which, as you can see, shelters the city itself from the sea.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading “Yes, that is old Morro, and over on the right is Punta Castle, and beyond that is the Queen’s battery, a long fortification, which, as you can see, shelters the city itself from the sea.

a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Yes, that is old Morro, and over on the right is Punta Castle, and beyond that is the Queen’s battery, a long fortification, which, as you can see, shelters the city itself from the sea.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

a large and stately mansion

From this reading “Is that Morro Castle?” asked Mark, pointing to a high fortification to the left of the harbor entrance.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

without doubt; certainly

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

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

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading “Is that Morro Castle?” asked Mark, pointing to a high fortification to the left of the harbor entrance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “Is that Morro Castle?” asked Mark, pointing to a high fortification to the left of the harbor entrance.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

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

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

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

From this reading “Is that Morro Castle?” asked Mark, pointing to a high fortification to the left of the harbor entrance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading “Yes, that is old Morro, and over on the right is Punta Castle, and beyond that is the Queen’s battery, a long fortification, which, as you can see, shelters the city itself from the sea.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “Is that Morro Castle?” asked Mark, pointing to a high fortification to the left of the harbor entrance.

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 “Yes, that is old Morro, and over on the right is Punta Castle, and beyond that is the Queen’s battery, a long fortification, which, as you can see, shelters the city itself from the sea.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading “Is that Morro Castle?” asked Mark, pointing to a high fortification to the left of the harbor entrance.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

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

From this reading “Is that Morro Castle?” asked Mark, pointing to a high fortification to the left of the harbor entrance.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “Yes, that is old Morro, and over on the right is Punta Castle, and beyond that is the Queen’s battery, a long fortification, which, as you can see, shelters the city itself from the sea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Yes, that is old Morro, and over on the right is Punta Castle, and beyond that is the Queen’s battery, a long fortification, which, as you can see, shelters the city itself from the sea.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

above and across; more than

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

having a point

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading “Is that Morro Castle?” asked Mark, pointing to a high fortification to the left of the harbor entrance.

plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

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

From this reading “Yes, that is old Morro, and over on the right is Punta Castle, and beyond that is the Queen’s battery, a long fortification, which, as you can see, shelters the city itself from the sea.

possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading “Yes, that is old Morro, and over on the right is Punta Castle, and beyond that is the Queen’s battery, a long fortification, which, as you can see, shelters the city itself from the sea.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

To recall to mind.

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “Yes, that is old Morro, and over on the right is Punta Castle, and beyond that is the Queen’s battery, a long fortification, which, as you can see, shelters the city itself from the sea.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

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

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading “Yes, that is old Morro, and over on the right is Punta Castle, and beyond that is the Queen’s battery, a long fortification, which, as you can see, shelters the city itself from the sea.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Yes, that is old Morro, and over on the right is Punta Castle, and beyond that is the Queen’s battery, a long fortification, which, as you can see, shelters the city itself from the sea.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

plural of “shelter” — a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading “Yes, that is old Morro, and over on the right is Punta Castle, and beyond that is the Queen’s battery, a long fortification, which, as you can see, shelters the city itself from the sea.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

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

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

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

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

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

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

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

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

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

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

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

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

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

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.

at the time that

From this reading A number of vessels tried to run the blockade but nearly every one was captured, so that when the war was over our sailors had quite a lot of prize money coming to them.”

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

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SIGHT-SEEING IN HAVANA The boys watched the entrance into the harbor of Havana with interest, and as they approached the shore Professor Strong pointed out the various objects to which he wished to draw their attention.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes, that is old Morro, and over on the right is Punta Castle, and beyond that is the Queen’s battery, a long fortification, which, as you can see, shelters the city itself from the sea.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “As you doubtless remember,” he said, “during the War with Spain, in 1898, the city of Havana and several other cities in this neighborhood were blockaded for many months, so that it was next to impossible for the Spaniards to get any supplies from outside or to send any goods away from these ports.