Chapter XI

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

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Lolonois waited patiently the two hours which he had agreed to grant the inhabitants to vacate the place.

(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 He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

in addition

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

a quantity of money

From this reading But the thieves were much disappointed in the amount of plunder they found, San Pedro was by no means a wealthy place.

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

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

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

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the thieves were much disappointed in the amount of plunder they found, San Pedro was by no means a wealthy place.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

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From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading But the thieves were much disappointed in the amount of plunder they found, San Pedro was by no means a wealthy place.

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This was done.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

an act that fails

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

the property of being wild or turbulent

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

set up or found

From this reading But the thieves were much disappointed in the amount of plunder they found, San Pedro was by no means a wealthy place.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

let have

From this reading Lolonois waited patiently the two hours which he had agreed to grant the inhabitants to vacate the place.

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

From this reading Lolonois waited patiently the two hours which he had agreed to grant the inhabitants to vacate the place.

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

From this reading Lolonois waited patiently the two hours which he had agreed to grant the inhabitants to vacate the place.

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

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Lolonois waited patiently the two hours which he had agreed to grant the inhabitants to vacate the place.

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

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

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

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Lolonois waited patiently the two hours which he had agreed to grant the inhabitants to vacate the place.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

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From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

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

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading But the thieves were much disappointed in the amount of plunder they found, San Pedro was by no means a wealthy place.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But the thieves were much disappointed in the amount of plunder they found, San Pedro was by no means a wealthy place.

a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

not any; not one

From this reading But the thieves were much disappointed in the amount of plunder they found, San Pedro was by no means a wealthy place.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

and nothing more

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading Lolonois waited patiently the two hours which he had agreed to grant the inhabitants to vacate the place.

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From this reading But the thieves were much disappointed in the amount of plunder they found, San Pedro was by no means a wealthy place.

tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

betrayal of a trust

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

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

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Lolonois waited patiently the two hours which he had agreed to grant the inhabitants to vacate the place.

Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.

From this reading But the thieves were much disappointed in the amount of plunder they found, San Pedro was by no means a wealthy place.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

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

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

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From this reading But the thieves were much disappointed in the amount of plunder they found, San Pedro was by no means a wealthy place.

transport commercially

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

a wrecked ship (or a part of one)

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

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

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But the thieves were much disappointed in the amount of plunder they found, San Pedro was by no means a wealthy place.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading But the thieves were much disappointed in the amount of plunder they found, San Pedro was by no means a wealthy place.

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

From this reading This was done.

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

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He then entered the town, and, in perfidious disregard of the spirit of his engagement, dispatched armed bands to pursue the fugitives, and not only rob them of everything in their possession, but also to bring them all back as prisoners.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Lolonois waited patiently the two hours which he had agreed to grant the inhabitants to vacate the place.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Lolonois waited patiently the two hours which he had agreed to grant the inhabitants to vacate the place.

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From this reading _The End of Lolonois’s Career._ The Pirates’ Perfidy.--Capture of a Spanish Ship.--Misery of the Pirates.--Desertion of Vauclin.--The Shipwreck.--Life upon the Island.--Expedition to Nicaragua.--Its utter Failure.--Ferocity of the Indians.--Exploring the River.--The Retreat.--Coasting to Darien.--Capture and Death of Lolonois.--Fate of the Remnants.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Lolonois waited patiently the two hours which he had agreed to grant the inhabitants to vacate the place.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This was done.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading But the thieves were much disappointed in the amount of plunder they found, San Pedro was by no means a wealthy place.

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

From this reading But the thieves were much disappointed in the amount of plunder they found, San Pedro was by no means a wealthy place.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Lolonois waited patiently the two hours which he had agreed to grant the inhabitants to vacate the place.