1832
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From this reading We were captured and taken to the island December 6, 1832; and on the third day of February, 1833, two months wanting three days, captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins effected their escape.
1833
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From this reading We were captured and taken to the island December 6, 1832; and on the third day of February, 1833, two months wanting three days, captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins effected their escape.
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From this reading We were captured and taken to the island December 6, 1832; and on the third day of February, 1833, two months wanting three days, captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins effected their escape.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
Barnard
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From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
Bartlet
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From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
blastedadjectiveUS /ˈblæstəd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at no time did we have sufficient food to satisfy the cravings of hunger!
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading Compared with the remainder of our captivity, our privations and sufferings up to that time were less severe.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading We were captured and taken to the island December 6, 1832; and on the third day of February, 1833, two months wanting three days, captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins effected their escape.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
cocoa-nut
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From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Compared with the remainder of our captivity, our privations and sufferings up to that time were less severe.
cravingsnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “craving” — an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading But at no time did we have sufficient food to satisfy the cravings of hunger!
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
crumbsnounUS /krʌmz/
plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We were captured and taken to the island December 6, 1832; and on the third day of February, 1833, two months wanting three days, captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins effected their escape.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We were captured and taken to the island December 6, 1832; and on the third day of February, 1833, two months wanting three days, captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins effected their escape.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading We were captured and taken to the island December 6, 1832; and on the third day of February, 1833, two months wanting three days, captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins effected their escape.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
destroysverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪz/
third-person singular of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But at no time did we have sufficient food to satisfy the cravings of hunger!
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading We were captured and taken to the island December 6, 1832; and on the third day of February, 1833, two months wanting three days, captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins effected their escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading We were captured and taken to the island December 6, 1832; and on the third day of February, 1833, two months wanting three days, captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins effected their escape.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But at no time did we have sufficient food to satisfy the cravings of hunger!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading But at no time did we have sufficient food to satisfy the cravings of hunger!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Compared with the remainder of our captivity, our privations and sufferings up to that time were less severe.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
Mentor'snounUS /ˈmentɔːrz/
possessive form of “mentor” — a wise and trusted guide and advisor
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading We were captured and taken to the island December 6, 1832; and on the third day of February, 1833, two months wanting three days, captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins effected their escape.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
not any; not one
From this reading But at no time did we have sufficient food to satisfy the cravings of hunger!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Compared with the remainder of our captivity, our privations and sufferings up to that time were less severe.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
privationsnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Compared with the remainder of our captivity, our privations and sufferings up to that time were less severe.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Compared with the remainder of our captivity, our privations and sufferings up to that time were less severe.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
Rollins
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From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading But at no time did we have sufficient food to satisfy the cravings of hunger!
scarcitynounUS /ˈskersɪti/
a small and inadequate amount
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Compared with the remainder of our captivity, our privations and sufferings up to that time were less severe.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
transport commercially
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
not in physical motion
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Compared with the remainder of our captivity, our privations and sufferings up to that time were less severe.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading But at no time did we have sufficient food to satisfy the cravings of hunger!
swinenounUS /swaɪn/
stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading We were captured and taken to the island December 6, 1832; and on the third day of February, 1833, two months wanting three days, captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins effected their escape.
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We were captured and taken to the island December 6, 1832; and on the third day of February, 1833, two months wanting three days, captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins effected their escape.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Compared with the remainder of our captivity, our privations and sufferings up to that time were less severe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We were captured and taken to the island December 6, 1832; and on the third day of February, 1833, two months wanting three days, captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins effected their escape.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Compared with the remainder of our captivity, our privations and sufferings up to that time were less severe.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
nonexistent
From this reading We were captured and taken to the island December 6, 1832; and on the third day of February, 1833, two months wanting three days, captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins effected their escape.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were captured and taken to the island December 6, 1832; and on the third day of February, 1833, two months wanting three days, captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins effected their escape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were captured and taken to the island December 6, 1832; and on the third day of February, 1833, two months wanting three days, captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins effected their escape.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The very crumbs that fall from an ordinary table would have been to us a luxury; the swine of America are better fed than we were, on the most fortunate day of our residence upon that island.
wreakverbUS /riːk/
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
From this reading A ship discovered at a small distance from the island.--The natives prepare to go on board of her.--Captain Barnard and Bartlet Rollins, after being severely beaten, are allowed to go with the natives in their canoes, and thus effect their escape; the rest of the Mentor's people are still forcibly detained on the island.--Their hopes of being taken on board of the same ship are suddenly blasted.--Their despondency on that disappointment.--Return of the natives from the ship; their rage, and quarrels about the division of the articles procured on board of her.--They threaten to wreak their vengeance on the Mentor's people that remained with them.--Their cruel treatment of them.--A storm destroys the cocoa-nut trees and causes a scarcity of food.
