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From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was, as he says, "a great and long journey," through jungles, across swamps, and up precipitous crags.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He then discussed with them, with his usual care, the equipment necessary for an undertaking of the kind in hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any error in equipment would be paid for in blood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Any error in equipment would be paid for in blood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Any error in equipment would be paid for in blood.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He then discussed with them, with his usual care, the equipment necessary for an undertaking of the kind in hand.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
cragsnounUS /kræɡz/
plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading It was, as he says, "a great and long journey," through jungles, across swamps, and up precipitous crags.
travel across or pass over
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
Cruz
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From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
Dios
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From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He then discussed with them, with his usual care, the equipment necessary for an undertaking of the kind in hand.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading He then discussed with them, with his usual care, the equipment necessary for an undertaking of the kind in hand.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Any error in equipment would be paid for in blood.
an act that fails
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He then discussed with them, with his usual care, the equipment necessary for an undertaking of the kind in hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
the act of departing
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He then discussed with them, with his usual care, the equipment necessary for an undertaking of the kind in hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then discussed with them, with his usual care, the equipment necessary for an undertaking of the kind in hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He then discussed with them, with his usual care, the equipment necessary for an undertaking of the kind in hand.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
isthmusnounUS /ˈɪsməs/
a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was, as he says, "a great and long journey," through jungles, across swamps, and up precipitous crags.
junglesnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/
plural of “jungle” — a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading It was, as he says, "a great and long journey," through jungles, across swamps, and up precipitous crags.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He then discussed with them, with his usual care, the equipment necessary for an undertaking of the kind in hand.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was, as he says, "a great and long journey," through jungles, across swamps, and up precipitous crags.
Maroons
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From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
absolutely essential
From this reading He then discussed with them, with his usual care, the equipment necessary for an undertaking of the kind in hand.
Nombre
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From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Any error in equipment would be paid for in blood.
PANAMAnounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading It was, as he says, "a great and long journey," through jungles, across swamps, and up precipitous crags.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
recuas
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From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading It was, as he says, "a great and long journey," through jungles, across swamps, and up precipitous crags.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
SlaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
swampsnounUS /swɑːmps/
plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
From this reading It was, as he says, "a great and long journey," through jungles, across swamps, and up precipitous crags.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He then discussed with them, with his usual care, the equipment necessary for an undertaking of the kind in hand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then discussed with them, with his usual care, the equipment necessary for an undertaking of the kind in hand.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was, as he says, "a great and long journey," through jungles, across swamps, and up precipitous crags.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He then discussed with them, with his usual care, the equipment necessary for an undertaking of the kind in hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was, as he says, "a great and long journey," through jungles, across swamps, and up precipitous crags.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He then discussed with them, with his usual care, the equipment necessary for an undertaking of the kind in hand.
Venta
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From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
warpedadjectiveUS /wɔːrpt/
used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was going to cross the isthmus with them, those "20 leagues of death and misery," in order to surprise one of the recuas, or treasure trains, as it wandered north upon the road from Panama to Nombre de Dios.
at the time that
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ROAD TO PANAMA The Maroons--The native city--The great tree--Panama--The silver train--The failure--Venta Cruz When the Spanish prize had been warped to her berth at Slaughter Island, Drake called his men together, with the chiefs of the Maroons, to a solemn council of war about the fire.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Any error in equipment would be paid for in blood.
