Chapter V · Chapter 5

from one side of something to the other

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading They refused to listen to the various comforters whom Drake had sent to them, and "never ceased most earnestly entreating" that Drake himself would come to them.

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From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They refused to listen to the various comforters whom Drake had sent to them, and "never ceased most earnestly entreating" that Drake himself would come to them.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

plural of “comforter” — a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

From this reading They refused to listen to the various comforters whom Drake had sent to them, and "never ceased most earnestly entreating" that Drake himself would come to them.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading They were in terror of their lives, for they had heard the shouts and firing, and had thought that the Maroons were coming.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

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 BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

in a serious manner

From this reading They refused to listen to the various comforters whom Drake had sent to them, and "never ceased most earnestly entreating" that Drake himself would come to them.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly

From this reading They refused to listen to the various comforters whom Drake had sent to them, and "never ceased most earnestly entreating" that Drake himself would come to them.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading They were in terror of their lives, for they had heard the shouts and firing, and had thought that the Maroons were coming.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were in terror of their lives, for they had heard the shouts and firing, and had thought that the Maroons were coming.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He gave orders to the Maroons that they were not to molest women or unarmed men.

plural of “gentlewoman” — a woman of refinement

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They were in terror of their lives, for they had heard the shouts and firing, and had thought that the Maroons were coming.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading They refused to listen to the various comforters whom Drake had sent to them, and "never ceased most earnestly entreating" that Drake himself would come to them.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

be the source of pain

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

in the recent past

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

hear with intention

From this reading They refused to listen to the various comforters whom Drake had sent to them, and "never ceased most earnestly entreating" that Drake himself would come to them.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They were in terror of their lives, for they had heard the shouts and firing, and had thought that the Maroons were coming.

most important element

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

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

From this reading He gave orders to the Maroons that they were not to molest women or unarmed men.

the force of workers available

From this reading He gave orders to the Maroons that they were not to molest women or unarmed men.

harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to

From this reading He gave orders to the Maroons that they were not to molest women or unarmed men.

used to form the superlative

From this reading They refused to listen to the various comforters whom Drake had sent to them, and "never ceased most earnestly entreating" that Drake himself would come to them.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They refused to listen to the various comforters whom Drake had sent to them, and "never ceased most earnestly entreating" that Drake himself would come to them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He gave orders to the Maroons that they were not to molest women or unarmed men.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He gave orders to the Maroons that they were not to molest women or unarmed men.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He gave orders to the Maroons that they were not to molest women or unarmed men.

approval to do something

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

a human being

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading They refused to listen to the various comforters whom Drake had sent to them, and "never ceased most earnestly entreating" that Drake himself would come to them.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading They refused to listen to the various comforters whom Drake had sent to them, and "never ceased most earnestly entreating" that Drake himself would come to them.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading They were in terror of their lives, for they had heard the shouts and firing, and had thought that the Maroons were coming.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

in the near future

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

carry out

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading They were in terror of their lives, for they had heard the shouts and firing, and had thought that the Maroons were coming.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He gave orders to the Maroons that they were not to molest women or unarmed men.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were in terror of their lives, for they had heard the shouts and firing, and had thought that the Maroons were coming.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

in or at that place or location

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

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

From this reading He gave orders to the Maroons that they were not to molest women or unarmed men.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They were in terror of their lives, for they had heard the shouts and firing, and had thought that the Maroons were coming.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

create by training and teaching

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms

From this reading He gave orders to the Maroons that they were not to molest women or unarmed men.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading They refused to listen to the various comforters whom Drake had sent to them, and "never ceased most earnestly entreating" that Drake himself would come to them.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

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

From this reading He gave orders to the Maroons that they were not to molest women or unarmed men.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MAIN BODY The treasure train--The spoil--Captain Tetu hurt As soon as the town was in his hands, Drake set guards on the bridge across the Chagres and at the gate by which he had entered the town.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They refused to listen to the various comforters whom Drake had sent to them, and "never ceased most earnestly entreating" that Drake himself would come to them.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He gave orders to the Maroons that they were not to molest women or unarmed men.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He gave them free permission to take what they would from the stores and houses, and then went in person to comfort some gentlewomen "which had lately been delivered of children there."