1562
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From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
1564
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From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
25th
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From this reading It reached the mouth of the St. John's on the 25th of June and was joyfully greeted by the kindly Indians.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RENE DE LAUDONNIERE PLANTING A COLONY ON THE ST.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
Buccaneeringnoun
hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
capturesnounUS /ˈkæptʃərz/
plural of “capture” — the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
Coligny
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From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
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 RENE DE LAUDONNIERE PLANTING A COLONY ON THE ST.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The lieutenant, Ottigny, strolling off into the woods with a few men, met some Indians and was conducted to their village.
CrewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading RENE DE LAUDONNIERE PLANTING A COLONY ON THE ST.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
discourageverbUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
DominiquenounUS /dɔːmɪˈniːk/
American breed of chicken having barred grey plumage raised for meat and brown eggs
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
an act that fails
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
FataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The lieutenant, Ottigny, strolling off into the woods with a few men, met some Indians and was conducted to their village.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
FrenchmennounUS /ˈfrentʃmen/
plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
GarrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
gathersnounUS /ˈɡæðərz/
plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
coins made of gold
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
Gourgues
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From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading It reached the mouth of the St. John's on the 25th of June and was joyfully greeted by the kindly Indians.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
how
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From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
IllusionsnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒənz/
plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The lieutenant, Ottigny, strolling off into the woods with a few men, met some Indians and was conducted to their village.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
JOHN'SnounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading It reached the mouth of the St. John's on the 25th of June and was joyfully greeted by the kindly Indians.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It reached the mouth of the St. John's on the 25th of June and was joyfully greeted by the kindly Indians.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading It reached the mouth of the St. John's on the 25th of June and was joyfully greeted by the kindly Indians.
LAUDONNIERE
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From this reading RENE DE LAUDONNIERE PLANTING A COLONY ON THE ST.
Laudonniere's
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From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The lieutenant, Ottigny, strolling off into the woods with a few men, met some Indians and was conducted to their village.
massacresnounUS /ˈmæsɪkərz/
plural of “massacre” — the savage and excessive killing of many people
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
the force of workers available
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
Menendez
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From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The lieutenant, Ottigny, strolling off into the woods with a few men, met some Indians and was conducted to their village.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading It reached the mouth of the St. John's on the 25th of June and was joyfully greeted by the kindly Indians.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The lieutenant, Ottigny, strolling off into the woods with a few men, met some Indians and was conducted to their village.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RENE DE LAUDONNIERE PLANTING A COLONY ON THE ST.
Ottigny
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From this reading The lieutenant, Ottigny, strolling off into the woods with a few men, met some Indians and was conducted to their village.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
Pedro
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From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
PLANTINGnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading RENE DE LAUDONNIERE PLANTING A COLONY ON THE ST.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It reached the mouth of the St. John's on the 25th of June and was joyfully greeted by the kindly Indians.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
RENE
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From this reading RENE DE LAUDONNIERE PLANTING A COLONY ON THE ST.
ResultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
Ribaut
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From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
Shipwrecked
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From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
term of address for a man
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The lieutenant, Ottigny, strolling off into the woods with a few men, met some Indians and was conducted to their village.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
the season of growth
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
ST
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From this reading RENE DE LAUDONNIERE PLANTING A COLONY ON THE ST.
Storm-cloud
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From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading The lieutenant, Ottigny, strolling off into the woods with a few men, met some Indians and was conducted to their village.
SuppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RENE DE LAUDONNIERE PLANTING A COLONY ON THE ST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
ThirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The lieutenant, Ottigny, strolling off into the woods with a few men, met some Indians and was conducted to their village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
which person or people
From this reading The failure at Port Royal did not discourage Admiral Coligny from sending out another expedition, in the spring of 1564, under the command of Rene de Laudonniere, who had been with Ribaut in 1562.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JOHN'S RIVER Rene de Laudonniere's Expedition to the St. John's.--Absurd Illusions of the Frenchmen.--Their Bad Faith to the Indians, and its Fatal Results.--The Thirst for Gold, and how it was rewarded.--Buccaneering.--A Storm-cloud gathers in Spain.--Misery in the Fort on the St. John's.--Relieved by Sir John Hawkins.--Arrival of Ribaut with Men and Supplies.--Don Pedro Menendez captures Fort Caroline and massacres the Garrison and Shipwrecked Crews.--Dominique de Gourgues takes Vengeance.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The lieutenant, Ottigny, strolling off into the woods with a few men, met some Indians and was conducted to their village.
