used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading All their efforts were directed to crossing the lake, and that was precisely what they could not accomplish.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
(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 All their efforts were directed to crossing the lake, and that was precisely what they could not accomplish.
in addition
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Desrioux and de Pommerelle were detained during the greater part of the month of November in the harbour of Magungo.
ArabsnounUS /ˈærəbz/
plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All their efforts were directed to crossing the lake, and that was precisely what they could not accomplish.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
traveling across
From this reading All their efforts were directed to crossing the lake, and that was precisely what they could not accomplish.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Desrioux and de Pommerelle were detained during the greater part of the month of November in the harbour of Magungo.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
Desrioux
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From this reading Desrioux and de Pommerelle were detained during the greater part of the month of November in the harbour of Magungo.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Desrioux and de Pommerelle were detained during the greater part of the month of November in the harbour of Magungo.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading All their efforts were directed to crossing the lake, and that was precisely what they could not accomplish.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Desrioux and de Pommerelle were detained during the greater part of the month of November in the harbour of Magungo.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading All their efforts were directed to crossing the lake, and that was precisely what they could not accomplish.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
entrustverbUS /enˈtrʌst/
confer a trust upon
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
divisible by two
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
set up or found
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
furtherancenounUS /ˈfɜːrθərəns/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Desrioux and de Pommerelle were detained during the greater part of the month of November in the harbour of Magungo.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Desrioux and de Pommerelle were detained during the greater part of the month of November in the harbour of Magungo.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Desrioux and de Pommerelle were detained during the greater part of the month of November in the harbour of Magungo.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading All their efforts were directed to crossing the lake, and that was precisely what they could not accomplish.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
Magungo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Desrioux and de Pommerelle were detained during the greater part of the month of November in the harbour of Magungo.
MMnounUS /m/
a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
From this reading MM.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Desrioux and de Pommerelle were detained during the greater part of the month of November in the harbour of Magungo.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All their efforts were directed to crossing the lake, and that was precisely what they could not accomplish.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Desrioux and de Pommerelle were detained during the greater part of the month of November in the harbour of Magungo.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Desrioux and de Pommerelle were detained during the greater part of the month of November in the harbour of Magungo.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Desrioux and de Pommerelle were detained during the greater part of the month of November in the harbour of Magungo.
the local environment
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
Pommerelle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Desrioux and de Pommerelle were detained during the greater part of the month of November in the harbour of Magungo.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading All their efforts were directed to crossing the lake, and that was precisely what they could not accomplish.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
required or under orders
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
believed likely
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All their efforts were directed to crossing the lake, and that was precisely what they could not accomplish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Desrioux and de Pommerelle were detained during the greater part of the month of November in the harbour of Magungo.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All their efforts were directed to crossing the lake, and that was precisely what they could not accomplish.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All their efforts were directed to crossing the lake, and that was precisely what they could not accomplish.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All their efforts were directed to crossing the lake, and that was precisely what they could not accomplish.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All their efforts were directed to crossing the lake, and that was precisely what they could not accomplish.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Desrioux and de Pommerelle were detained during the greater part of the month of November in the harbour of Magungo.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All their efforts were directed to crossing the lake, and that was precisely what they could not accomplish.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Not only did they hesitate to entrust their luggage and themselves to the frail boats used by the natives, but they also found that they must resort to violence if they wished to procure an adequate supply of even those dangerous and unsatisfactory craft.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The natives confounded our two travellers with the Arabs engaged in the slave trade in these parts, and suspected them of a desire to get possession of the neighbouring islands for the purpose of laying in a stock of slaves, and they declined to lend a hand in furtherance of that supposed object.
