accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
(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 Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
Aniwee
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
Araucanians
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From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
Blancha
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
bolas
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
CaciquenounUS /kəˈsiːk/
black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
Cuastral
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From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
FarewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
Francis
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
a young female
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
Graviel
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
Inacayal
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From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
lassonounUS /ˈlæsoʊ/
Belgian composer (1532-1594)
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
necessaries
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From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
overthrowingverbUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
pack-horses
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From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
Piñone
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
plottedadjectiveUS /ˈplɑːtɪd/
with planning and intention
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
free from harm or evil
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
safeguardnounUS /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
ShagnounUS /ʃæɡ/
a strong coarse tobacco that has been shredded
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
term of address for a man
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
Traucos
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From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
volunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
WarriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
look attentively
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
a Caucasian
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
which person or people
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
