used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
in the past
From this reading The first experiment was made many years ago by the early Spanish settlers, who found it impossible in many places to subdue the native Indians.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
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 _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An attempt to introduce labour on to the isthmus of Panama was made by the promoters and builders of the railway with disastrous results.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading An attempt to introduce labour on to the isthmus of Panama was made by the promoters and builders of the railway with disastrous results.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
buildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading An attempt to introduce labour on to the isthmus of Panama was made by the promoters and builders of the railway with disastrous results.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading An attempt to introduce labour on to the isthmus of Panama was made by the promoters and builders of the railway with disastrous results.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The first experiment was made many years ago by the early Spanish settlers, who found it impossible in many places to subdue the native Indians.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading The first experiment was made many years ago by the early Spanish settlers, who found it impossible in many places to subdue the native Indians.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first experiment was made many years ago by the early Spanish settlers, who found it impossible in many places to subdue the native Indians.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
set up or found
From this reading The first experiment was made many years ago by the early Spanish settlers, who found it impossible in many places to subdue the native Indians.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
furtheringverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərɪŋ/
-ing form of “further” — promote the growth of
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The first experiment was made many years ago by the early Spanish settlers, who found it impossible in many places to subdue the native Indians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
incentivenounUS /ˌɪnˈsentɪv/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The first experiment was made many years ago by the early Spanish settlers, who found it impossible in many places to subdue the native Indians.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading An attempt to introduce labour on to the isthmus of Panama was made by the promoters and builders of the railway with disastrous results.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
IsthmusnounUS /ˈɪsməs/
a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
Labourers
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From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
latitudesnounUS /ˈlætətuːdz/
plural of “latitude” — the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The first experiment was made many years ago by the early Spanish settlers, who found it impossible in many places to subdue the native Indians.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The first experiment was made many years ago by the early Spanish settlers, who found it impossible in many places to subdue the native Indians.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
the force of workers available
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The first experiment was made many years ago by the early Spanish settlers, who found it impossible in many places to subdue the native Indians.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
absolutely essential
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
NegroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
PanamanounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading An attempt to introduce labour on to the isthmus of Panama was made by the promoters and builders of the railway with disastrous results.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
promotersnounUS /prəˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “promoter” — someone who is an active supporter and advocate
From this reading An attempt to introduce labour on to the isthmus of Panama was made by the promoters and builders of the railway with disastrous results.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading An attempt to introduce labour on to the isthmus of Panama was made by the promoters and builders of the railway with disastrous results.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading An attempt to introduce labour on to the isthmus of Panama was made by the promoters and builders of the railway with disastrous results.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading The first experiment was made many years ago by the early Spanish settlers, who found it impossible in many places to subdue the native Indians.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading The first experiment was made many years ago by the early Spanish settlers, who found it impossible in many places to subdue the native Indians.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
subdueverbUS /səbˈduː/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading The first experiment was made many years ago by the early Spanish settlers, who found it impossible in many places to subdue the native Indians.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
transitnounUS /ˈtrænzɪt/
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading The natives of the tropical latitudes have little inclination or incentive to give their time and strength to the furthering of projects that are introduced into their countries, and it has always been necessary to any enterprise on the isthmus requiring a large labour force to import men from other places.
undertakers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Of the Labourers on the Isthmus_ The most difficult problem that has to be faced by undertakers of transit and construction schemes in South America is that of labour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first experiment was made many years ago by the early Spanish settlers, who found it impossible in many places to subdue the native Indians.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
which person or people
From this reading The first experiment was made many years ago by the early Spanish settlers, who found it impossible in many places to subdue the native Indians.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Negroes from Africa were imported, but many of them contrived to escape from the tasks set them by their enterprising masters, and found their way into the country districts and gradually mixed with Indians they fell in with, and so introduced new blood into the original stock of the country.
a late time of life
From this reading The first experiment was made many years ago by the early Spanish settlers, who found it impossible in many places to subdue the native Indians.
