used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
allayedverbUS /əˈleɪd/
past form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
in addition
From this reading During it the leaders of the war-party also held a council, which resulted in a decision to proceed at once on their journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
eagerly desirous
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During it the leaders of the war-party also held a council, which resulted in a decision to proceed at once on their journey.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
Bullen
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From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading Now, therefore, his desire was to return to the vicinity of the island, where he hoped to find some opportunity of escaping from his captors, and of effecting his sister's rescue.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
ChristienounUS /ˈkrɪsti/
prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading During it the leaders of the war-party also held a council, which resulted in a decision to proceed at once on their journey.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading During it the leaders of the war-party also held a council, which resulted in a decision to proceed at once on their journey.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Now, therefore, his desire was to return to the vicinity of the island, where he hoped to find some opportunity of escaping from his captors, and of effecting his sister's rescue.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
DONALD
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From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
Donald's
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From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During it the leaders of the war-party also held a council, which resulted in a decision to proceed at once on their journey.
Edith's
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From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
effectingverbUS /ɪˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “effect” — produce
From this reading Now, therefore, his desire was to return to the vicinity of the island, where he hoped to find some opportunity of escaping from his captors, and of effecting his sister's rescue.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading Now, therefore, his desire was to return to the vicinity of the island, where he hoped to find some opportunity of escaping from his captors, and of effecting his sister's rescue.
a social unit living together
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Now, therefore, his desire was to return to the vicinity of the island, where he hoped to find some opportunity of escaping from his captors, and of effecting his sister's rescue.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now, therefore, his desire was to return to the vicinity of the island, where he hoped to find some opportunity of escaping from his captors, and of effecting his sister's rescue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Now, therefore, his desire was to return to the vicinity of the island, where he hoped to find some opportunity of escaping from his captors, and of effecting his sister's rescue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading During it the leaders of the war-party also held a council, which resulted in a decision to proceed at once on their journey.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading During it the leaders of the war-party also held a council, which resulted in a decision to proceed at once on their journey.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, therefore, his desire was to return to the vicinity of the island, where he hoped to find some opportunity of escaping from his captors, and of effecting his sister's rescue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
on one occasion
From this reading During it the leaders of the war-party also held a council, which resulted in a decision to proceed at once on their journey.
and nothing more
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Now, therefore, his desire was to return to the vicinity of the island, where he hoped to find some opportunity of escaping from his captors, and of effecting his sister's rescue.
PAYMASTERnoun
a person in charge of paying wages
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
paymaster's
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From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
Pontiac'snounUS /ˈpɑːntiæks/
possessive form of “pontiac” — famous chief of the Ottawa who led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British (1715-1769)
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
continue talking
From this reading During it the leaders of the war-party also held a council, which resulted in a decision to proceed at once on their journey.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading During it the leaders of the war-party also held a council, which resulted in a decision to proceed at once on their journey.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Now, therefore, his desire was to return to the vicinity of the island, where he hoped to find some opportunity of escaping from his captors, and of effecting his sister's rescue.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Now, therefore, his desire was to return to the vicinity of the island, where he hoped to find some opportunity of escaping from his captors, and of effecting his sister's rescue.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
not in physical motion
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During it the leaders of the war-party also held a council, which resulted in a decision to proceed at once on their journey.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Now, therefore, his desire was to return to the vicinity of the island, where he hoped to find some opportunity of escaping from his captors, and of effecting his sister's rescue.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
precisely as stated
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Now, therefore, his desire was to return to the vicinity of the island, where he hoped to find some opportunity of escaping from his captors, and of effecting his sister's rescue.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
war-party
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From this reading During it the leaders of the war-party also held a council, which resulted in a decision to proceed at once on their journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
in or at the place that
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During it the leaders of the war-party also held a council, which resulted in a decision to proceed at once on their journey.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading DONALD AND THE PAYMASTER ESCAPE While Donald's fears for Edith's safety were somewhat allayed by the paymaster's story, he was still very anxious concerning her.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In his plans he of course included Christie and Bullen, whom he counted on for aid, though, to his chagrin, he was not allowed to communicate with them after that first interview.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew nothing of Pontiac's friendly feeling toward his family, and feared that the prisoners were only being held on the island until it should be convenient to remove them to some distant Indian village, where, beyond the hope of rescue, they would be compelled to endure a life of slavery.
