acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
anew
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
(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 It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading [Only mountains never meet; people always meet again.]”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
propose a payment
From this reading In order to follow in his wake I was compelled to bid farewell to my men and the stanch little Vigilant and continue my way by steamer.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In order to follow in his wake I was compelled to bid farewell to my men and the stanch little Vigilant and continue my way by steamer.
care-free
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From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading In order to follow in his wake I was compelled to bid farewell to my men and the stanch little Vigilant and continue my way by steamer.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading In order to follow in his wake I was compelled to bid farewell to my men and the stanch little Vigilant and continue my way by steamer.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
DominicannounUS /dəˈmɪnəkən/
a Roman Catholic friar wearing the black mantle of the Dominican order
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
encountre
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From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
at any time
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
execrableadjectiveUS /ˌeɡˈzekrəbəl/
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
communicated in words
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
famouslyadverbUS /ˈfeɪməsli/
in a manner or to an extent that is well known
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading In order to follow in his wake I was compelled to bid farewell to my men and the stanch little Vigilant and continue my way by steamer.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In order to follow in his wake I was compelled to bid farewell to my men and the stanch little Vigilant and continue my way by steamer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
half-Carib
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From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
happy-go-luckyadjective
cheerfully irresponsible
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
hideous-faced
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From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In order to follow in his wake I was compelled to bid farewell to my men and the stanch little Vigilant and continue my way by steamer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
JamaicanounUS /dʒəˈmeɪkə/
a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
Jules
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From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
kanounUS /kɑː/
unknown god; an epithet of Prajapati and Brahma
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
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 But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In order to follow in his wake I was compelled to bid farewell to my men and the stanch little Vigilant and continue my way by steamer.
most important element
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
come together
From this reading [Only mountains never meet; people always meet again.]”
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
the force of workers available
From this reading In order to follow in his wake I was compelled to bid farewell to my men and the stanch little Vigilant and continue my way by steamer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
Morne
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From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
moune
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From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading [Only mountains never meet; people always meet again.]”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In order to follow in his wake I was compelled to bid farewell to my men and the stanch little Vigilant and continue my way by steamer.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading [Only mountains never meet; people always meet again.]”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
and nothing more
From this reading [Only mountains never meet; people always meet again.]”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to follow in his wake I was compelled to bid farewell to my men and the stanch little Vigilant and continue my way by steamer.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
pasnounUS /pɑːz/
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading [Only mountains never meet; people always meet again.]”
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
stanchverbUS /stæntʃ/
stop the flow of a liquid
From this reading In order to follow in his wake I was compelled to bid farewell to my men and the stanch little Vigilant and continue my way by steamer.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading In order to follow in his wake I was compelled to bid farewell to my men and the stanch little Vigilant and continue my way by steamer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
tojou
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From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
a source of difficulty
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
unhonored
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From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
unsungadjectiveUS /ənˈsʌŋ/
not famous or acclaimed
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
VigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading In order to follow in his wake I was compelled to bid farewell to my men and the stanch little Vigilant and continue my way by steamer.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading In order to follow in his wake I was compelled to bid farewell to my men and the stanch little Vigilant and continue my way by steamer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In order to follow in his wake I was compelled to bid farewell to my men and the stanch little Vigilant and continue my way by steamer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
at the time that
From this reading But I knew that sooner or later I should see them all again: in the West Indies one is ever meeting old friends and acquaintances, and as Jules, the half-Carib Dominican, expressed it when he said good-bye, “Morne pas ka encountre; moune ka encountre tojou.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with deep regret that I parted with faithful Sam, hideous-faced Trouble, dignified Joseph, and all the other care-free, happy-go-lucky black and brown members of my crew, for we had got along famously together and they seemed more like old friends than employees.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE BRIDGE OF THE WORLD Although Morgan rose to fame in Jamaica, yet in the island he is unhonored and unsung; and it was across leagues of heaving sea and along the shores of the Spanish Main that his marvelous, execrable enterprises were carried out.
