used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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AcapulconounUS /ˌækəˈpʊlkoʊ/
a port and fashionable resort city on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico; known for beaches and water sports (including cliff diving)
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every man was chained to his bench, and it was evident that there was no intention of releasing us until our voyage came to an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Every man was chained to his bench, and it was evident that there was no intention of releasing us until our voyage came to an end.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Every man was chained to his bench, and it was evident that there was no intention of releasing us until our voyage came to an end.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Our deck was now full, and every oar was fully manned with its complement of slaves or captives.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading Every man was chained to his bench, and it was evident that there was no intention of releasing us until our voyage came to an end.
complementnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/
a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
From this reading Our deck was now full, and every oar was fully manned with its complement of slaves or captives.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Our deck was now full, and every oar was fully manned with its complement of slaves or captives.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Every man was chained to his bench, and it was evident that there was no intention of releasing us until our voyage came to an end.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Our deck was now full, and every oar was fully manned with its complement of slaves or captives.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Every man was chained to his bench, and it was evident that there was no intention of releasing us until our voyage came to an end.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Our deck was now full, and every oar was fully manned with its complement of slaves or captives.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Our deck was now full, and every oar was fully manned with its complement of slaves or captives.
GUISEnounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every man was chained to his bench, and it was evident that there was no intention of releasing us until our voyage came to an end.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NUNEZ IN A NEW GUISE.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Every man was chained to his bench, and it was evident that there was no intention of releasing us until our voyage came to an end.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every man was chained to his bench, and it was evident that there was no intention of releasing us until our voyage came to an end.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Our deck was now full, and every oar was fully manned with its complement of slaves or captives.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every man was chained to his bench, and it was evident that there was no intention of releasing us until our voyage came to an end.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading Our deck was now full, and every oar was fully manned with its complement of slaves or captives.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NUNEZ IN A NEW GUISE.
not any; not one
From this reading Every man was chained to his bench, and it was evident that there was no intention of releasing us until our voyage came to an end.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Our deck was now full, and every oar was fully manned with its complement of slaves or captives.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
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oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Our deck was now full, and every oar was fully manned with its complement of slaves or captives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our deck was now full, and every oar was fully manned with its complement of slaves or captives.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Our deck was now full, and every oar was fully manned with its complement of slaves or captives.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
releasingadjectiveUS /riˈliːsɪŋ/
emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
From this reading Every man was chained to his bench, and it was evident that there was no intention of releasing us until our voyage came to an end.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
scurryverbUS /ˈskɜːri/
to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Our deck was now full, and every oar was fully manned with its complement of slaves or captives.
not in physical motion
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Every man was chained to his bench, and it was evident that there was no intention of releasing us until our voyage came to an end.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every man was chained to his bench, and it was evident that there was no intention of releasing us until our voyage came to an end.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Every man was chained to his bench, and it was evident that there was no intention of releasing us until our voyage came to an end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our deck was now full, and every oar was fully manned with its complement of slaves or captives.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The second day after our arrival at Acapulco, we knew by the hurry and scurry on board our vessel that preparations were being made for sailing.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
belonging to which person
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Of these the majority were blacks, whose misfortunes had transformed them into nothing better than wild animals; but there were still a large number of whites, and amongst them thirty to forty of our own countrymen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our deck was now full, and every oar was fully manned with its complement of slaves or captives.
