used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading An event took place about this time which may illustrate the manner in which a branch of the slave-trade is carried on along the coast.
the state of being absent
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
AfricansnounUS /ˈæfrəkənz/
plural of “african” — a native or inhabitant of Africa
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading An event took place about this time which may illustrate the manner in which a branch of the slave-trade is carried on along the coast.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An event took place about this time which may illustrate the manner in which a branch of the slave-trade is carried on along the coast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading An event took place about this time which may illustrate the manner in which a branch of the slave-trade is carried on along the coast.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading An event took place about this time which may illustrate the manner in which a branch of the slave-trade is carried on along the coast.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
rid of obstructions
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading An event took place about this time which may illustrate the manner in which a branch of the slave-trade is carried on along the coast.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
comprisingverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
cruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
despatched
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From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
increase twofold
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
erectingnounUS /ɪˈrektɪŋ/
the act of building or putting up
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading An event took place about this time which may illustrate the manner in which a branch of the slave-trade is carried on along the coast.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading An event took place about this time which may illustrate the manner in which a branch of the slave-trade is carried on along the coast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An event took place about this time which may illustrate the manner in which a branch of the slave-trade is carried on along the coast.
Kroomen
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From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading An event took place about this time which may illustrate the manner in which a branch of the slave-trade is carried on along the coast.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading An event took place about this time which may illustrate the manner in which a branch of the slave-trade is carried on along the coast.
mechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
merchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
attach to a support
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
offingnounUS /ˈɔːfɪŋ/
the near or foreseeable future
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading An event took place about this time which may illustrate the manner in which a branch of the slave-trade is carried on along the coast.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
slave-trade
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From this reading An event took place about this time which may illustrate the manner in which a branch of the slave-trade is carried on along the coast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
in the near future
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
not in physical motion
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An event took place about this time which may illustrate the manner in which a branch of the slave-trade is carried on along the coast.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As soon as my dwelling was nicely completed, I removed my furniture from the colony; and, still continuing to drum through the country for business with the Africans, I despatched my Kroomen and pilots on board of every cruiser that appeared in the offing, to supply them with provisions and refreshments.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading An event took place about this time which may illustrate the manner in which a branch of the slave-trade is carried on along the coast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading An event took place about this time which may illustrate the manner in which a branch of the slave-trade is carried on along the coast.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
tropicsnounUS /ˈtrɑːpɪks/
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During my absence, the agent I left in charge had contrived, with great labor, to clear a large space in the forest for my projected establishment, so that with the aid of my Americans, I was soon enabled to give the finishing touch to New Florence.
(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 While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the buildings were erecting, I induced a number of natives, by force of double pay and the authority of their chiefs, to form and cultivate a garden, comprising the luxuries of Europe and America as well as of the tropics, which, in after days, secured the admiration of many a naval commander.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I returned to Cape Mount from the colony with several American mechanics and a fresh assortment of merchandise for traffic with the natives.
