used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
how long something has existed
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
(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 The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The very name of the New World during the reign of Elizabeth, was suggestive of boundless wealth, and the wildest hopes of gain.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading The very name of the New World during the reign of Elizabeth, was suggestive of boundless wealth, and the wildest hopes of gain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
demi-paradise
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From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The very name of the New World during the reign of Elizabeth, was suggestive of boundless wealth, and the wildest hopes of gain.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading The very name of the New World during the reign of Elizabeth, was suggestive of boundless wealth, and the wildest hopes of gain.
Elizabeth'snounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθs/
possessive form of “elizabeth” — daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
divisible by two
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
femalesnounUS /ˈfiːmeɪlz/
plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
obtain
From this reading The very name of the New World during the reign of Elizabeth, was suggestive of boundless wealth, and the wildest hopes of gain.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The very name of the New World during the reign of Elizabeth, was suggestive of boundless wealth, and the wildest hopes of gain.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
inconsiderateadjective
lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
LOVERSnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading THE LOVERS.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
the force of workers available
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The very name of the New World during the reign of Elizabeth, was suggestive of boundless wealth, and the wildest hopes of gain.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The very name of the New World during the reign of Elizabeth, was suggestive of boundless wealth, and the wildest hopes of gain.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The very name of the New World during the reign of Elizabeth, was suggestive of boundless wealth, and the wildest hopes of gain.
others
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From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
parnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
an amount of time
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading The very name of the New World during the reign of Elizabeth, was suggestive of boundless wealth, and the wildest hopes of gain.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
sea-faring
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From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
not in physical motion
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading The very name of the New World during the reign of Elizabeth, was suggestive of boundless wealth, and the wildest hopes of gain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOVERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very name of the New World during the reign of Elizabeth, was suggestive of boundless wealth, and the wildest hopes of gain.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
voguenounUS /voʊɡ/
the popular taste at a given time
From this reading And, under these circumstances, sea-faring men of all sorts, and even those who had never beheld the sea, occasionally made up the file as soldiers for the various expeditions in vogue.
voluntaries
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From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The very name of the New World during the reign of Elizabeth, was suggestive of boundless wealth, and the wildest hopes of gain.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The very name of the New World during the reign of Elizabeth, was suggestive of boundless wealth, and the wildest hopes of gain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
in or at the place that
From this reading The islands already visited by the adventurers of the period, were said to be scenes of enchantment--a sort of demi-paradise, where the most lovely Indian females wandered about in all the innocence of the golden age.
which person or people
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The very name of the New World during the reign of Elizabeth, was suggestive of boundless wealth, and the wildest hopes of gain.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The very name of the New World during the reign of Elizabeth, was suggestive of boundless wealth, and the wildest hopes of gain.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Such was the idea men entertained of the New World, as it was then called, and in consequence, albeit those who had returned from this land of promise, presented in their own worn appearance but small encouragement to others to try fortune in their boasted region; still the voyage, as it was designated _par excellence_, was in great repute amongst the "rash, inconsiderate, and fiery voluntaries" of Elizabeth's reign.
