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From this reading [48] --Scott.

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

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

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

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

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

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

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

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

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

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

possessive form of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

plural of “billow” — a large sea wave

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

the capital and largest city of Venezuela

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

greatly pleased

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

the boundary of a specific area

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

the act of departing

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

plural of “eddy” — founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910)

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

plural of “estuary” — the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

throw with force or recklessness

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

set up or found

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

producing no result or effect

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

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

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

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

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

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

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

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

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

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

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

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

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

and nothing more

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

most important element

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

not any; not one

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

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

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

a South American river 1,500 miles long; flows into the South Atlantic

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

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

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

operate an airplane

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

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

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

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

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading [48] --Scott.

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

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

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

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

transport commercially

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

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

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

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

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

an island in West Indies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

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

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

plural of “urge” — an instinctive motive

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

under normal conditions

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

possessive form of “venezuela” — a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

something that remunerates

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

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

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The Gulf of Paria, as is known, is just north of several of the largest estuaries of the Orinoco and the line of demarcation between the salt water of the Atlantic and the fresh water of Venezuela's great river is usually quite marked.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Thus, almost before we were aware of it, we found ourselves reposing on the waters of the famed Orinoco which we had made such futile efforts to reach from Caracas and Victoria.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

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

From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE BLESSED TRINITY The morning following our departure from the Pearl Islands we were delighted to find our good ship anchored in the beautiful Gulf of Paria.

in or at the place that

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

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

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."

during the time that

From this reading TRINIDAD AND THE ORINOCO "The battle's rage Was like the strife which currents wage, Where Orinoco, in his pride, Rolls to the main no tribute tide, But 'gainst broad ocean urges far A rival sea of roaring war; While in ten thousand eddies driven, The billows fling their foam to heaven, And the pilot seeks in vain, Where rolls the river, where the main."