abstainverbUS /əbˈsteɪn/
refrain from voting
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
(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 They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Thus, although enough of good liquor was given to each man to make him merry, none were allowed to drink beyond this point.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thus, although enough of good liquor was given to each man to make him merry, none were allowed to drink beyond this point.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Down to the common sailor, all feasted on the best, and drank wines that an emperor might have approved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Down to the common sailor, all feasted on the best, and drank wines that an emperor might have approved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Down to the common sailor, all feasted on the best, and drank wines that an emperor might have approved.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Thus, although enough of good liquor was given to each man to make him merry, none were allowed to drink beyond this point.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
breedsnounUS /briːdz/
plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
conservesnoun
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
disputesnounUS /dɪsˈpjuːts/
plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down to the common sailor, all feasted on the best, and drank wines that an emperor might have approved.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Down to the common sailor, all feasted on the best, and drank wines that an emperor might have approved.
take in liquids
From this reading Thus, although enough of good liquor was given to each man to make him merry, none were allowed to drink beyond this point.
drunkennessnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkənnəs/
a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Thus, although enough of good liquor was given to each man to make him merry, none were allowed to drink beyond this point.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Down to the common sailor, all feasted on the best, and drank wines that an emperor might have approved.
an opposing military force
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
feastedverbUS /ˈfiːstɪd/
past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet
From this reading Down to the common sailor, all feasted on the best, and drank wines that an emperor might have approved.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Thus, although enough of good liquor was given to each man to make him merry, none were allowed to drink beyond this point.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Thus, although enough of good liquor was given to each man to make him merry, none were allowed to drink beyond this point.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Down to the common sailor, all feasted on the best, and drank wines that an emperor might have approved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus, although enough of good liquor was given to each man to make him merry, none were allowed to drink beyond this point.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
insistingnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Thus, although enough of good liquor was given to each man to make him merry, none were allowed to drink beyond this point.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
engage in
From this reading Thus, although enough of good liquor was given to each man to make him merry, none were allowed to drink beyond this point.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thus, although enough of good liquor was given to each man to make him merry, none were allowed to drink beyond this point.
the force of workers available
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Thus, although enough of good liquor was given to each man to make him merry, none were allowed to drink beyond this point.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Down to the common sailor, all feasted on the best, and drank wines that an emperor might have approved.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
not one, and not any
From this reading Thus, although enough of good liquor was given to each man to make him merry, none were allowed to drink beyond this point.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
and nothing more
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
Pachanoun
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Thus, although enough of good liquor was given to each man to make him merry, none were allowed to drink beyond this point.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Down to the common sailor, all feasted on the best, and drank wines that an emperor might have approved.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Down to the common sailor, all feasted on the best, and drank wines that an emperor might have approved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, although enough of good liquor was given to each man to make him merry, none were allowed to drink beyond this point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus, although enough of good liquor was given to each man to make him merry, none were allowed to drink beyond this point.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
at the time that
From this reading Captain Drake, in this way, gave his men when on shore much license; insisting, however, that they should abstain from drunkenness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had ample stores and, indeed, far more than enough to supply them with every luxury; for on board the Pacha the richest wines, the most delicate conserves, the richest garments of all kinds were already in such abundance as to become common to them all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For, as he said, not only would they be at the mercy of any small body of the enemy which might find them, but drunkenness breeds quarrels and disputes, and as between comrades would be fatal, indeed.
