Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

(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 _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

plural of “anchor” — a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading As soon as the ships had swung to their anchors I saw a boat put off, bearing a flag of truce, to summon the pirates to yield up their fastness.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

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From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading For this reason the Morattoes had despatched an army under their principal general, Ramagee Punt, to assist in extirpating the pirates and regaining their former dominions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading As soon as the ships had swung to their anchors I saw a boat put off, bearing a flag of truce, to summon the pirates to yield up their fastness.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading As soon as the ships had swung to their anchors I saw a boat put off, bearing a flag of truce, to summon the pirates to yield up their fastness.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

put or send forth

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

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From this reading For this reason the Morattoes had despatched an army under their principal general, Ramagee Punt, to assist in extirpating the pirates and regaining their former dominions.

many and different

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading For this reason the Morattoes had despatched an army under their principal general, Ramagee Punt, to assist in extirpating the pirates and regaining their former dominions.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

-ing form of “extirpate” — destroy completely, as if down to the roots

From this reading For this reason the Morattoes had despatched an army under their principal general, Ramagee Punt, to assist in extirpating the pirates and regaining their former dominions.

a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens

From this reading As soon as the ships had swung to their anchors I saw a boat put off, bearing a flag of truce, to summon the pirates to yield up their fastness.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading As soon as the ships had swung to their anchors I saw a boat put off, bearing a flag of truce, to summon the pirates to yield up their fastness.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For this reason the Morattoes had despatched an army under their principal general, Ramagee Punt, to assist in extirpating the pirates and regaining their former dominions.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading For this reason the Morattoes had despatched an army under their principal general, Ramagee Punt, to assist in extirpating the pirates and regaining their former dominions.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

secured with bastions or fortifications

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

set up or found

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading For this reason the Morattoes had despatched an army under their principal general, Ramagee Punt, to assist in extirpating the pirates and regaining their former dominions.

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From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

only a very short time before

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

march in a procession

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

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From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading For this reason the Morattoes had despatched an army under their principal general, Ramagee Punt, to assist in extirpating the pirates and regaining their former dominions.

kick the ball

From this reading For this reason the Morattoes had despatched an army under their principal general, Ramagee Punt, to assist in extirpating the pirates and regaining their former dominions.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As soon as the ships had swung to their anchors I saw a boat put off, bearing a flag of truce, to summon the pirates to yield up their fastness.

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From this reading For this reason the Morattoes had despatched an army under their principal general, Ramagee Punt, to assist in extirpating the pirates and regaining their former dominions.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For this reason the Morattoes had despatched an army under their principal general, Ramagee Punt, to assist in extirpating the pirates and regaining their former dominions.

getting something back again

From this reading For this reason the Morattoes had despatched an army under their principal general, Ramagee Punt, to assist in extirpating the pirates and regaining their former dominions.

past form of “revolt” — make revolution

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

cut with a saw

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading As soon as the ships had swung to their anchors I saw a boat put off, bearing a flag of truce, to summon the pirates to yield up their fastness.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as the ships had swung to their anchors I saw a boat put off, bearing a flag of truce, to summon the pirates to yield up their fastness.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading As soon as the ships had swung to their anchors I saw a boat put off, bearing a flag of truce, to summon the pirates to yield up their fastness.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading As soon as the ships had swung to their anchors I saw a boat put off, bearing a flag of truce, to summon the pirates to yield up their fastness.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading As soon as the ships had swung to their anchors I saw a boat put off, bearing a flag of truce, to summon the pirates to yield up their fastness.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading For this reason the Morattoes had despatched an army under their principal general, Ramagee Punt, to assist in extirpating the pirates and regaining their former dominions.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These, as I found out, were Morattoes, the king of that country, though not friendly to the English, having agreed to join them in this enterprise.

at the time that

From this reading _THE SIEGE OF GHERIAH_ Hardly had the fleet taken up its position, when I saw on the land side a great army of Indians march down to the edge of the river and pitch their camp at the end of the sandy neck, so as to cut off all chance of escape from the defenders of the fort.

in or at the place that

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

which person or people

From this reading Indeed, it appeared that the pirates themselves were revolted subjects of this king, having their origin in the treachery of one Angria, the Morattoe admiral, who cast off his allegiance and seized and fortified divers strong places along the coast, where he set up an independent power.

be the cause or source of

From this reading As soon as the ships had swung to their anchors I saw a boat put off, bearing a flag of truce, to summon the pirates to yield up their fastness.