addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
(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 Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Remembering the instruction, they began to treat us with the same awe and reverence that the others had shown.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Remembering the instruction, they began to treat us with the same awe and reverence that the others had shown.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When we came near the houses all the inhabitants ran out with delight and great festivity to receive us.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We travelled with them three days, and they took us where were many inhabitants.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading When we came near the houses all the inhabitants ran out with delight and great festivity to receive us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading When we came near the houses all the inhabitants ran out with delight and great festivity to receive us.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When we came near the houses all the inhabitants ran out with delight and great festivity to receive us.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading We travelled with them three days, and they took us where were many inhabitants.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading Remembering the instruction, they began to treat us with the same awe and reverence that the others had shown.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
liarsnounUS /ˈlaɪərz/
plural of “liar” — a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading We travelled with them three days, and they took us where were many inhabitants.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When we came near the houses all the inhabitants ran out with delight and great festivity to receive us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
others
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From this reading Remembering the instruction, they began to treat us with the same awe and reverence that the others had shown.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When we came near the houses all the inhabitants ran out with delight and great festivity to receive us.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When we came near the houses all the inhabitants ran out with delight and great festivity to receive us.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading When we came near the houses all the inhabitants ran out with delight and great festivity to receive us.
RememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Remembering the instruction, they began to treat us with the same awe and reverence that the others had shown.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Remembering the instruction, they began to treat us with the same awe and reverence that the others had shown.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Remembering the instruction, they began to treat us with the same awe and reverence that the others had shown.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Remembering the instruction, they began to treat us with the same awe and reverence that the others had shown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We travelled with them three days, and they took us where were many inhabitants.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We travelled with them three days, and they took us where were many inhabitants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We travelled with them three days, and they took us where were many inhabitants.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading We travelled with them three days, and they took us where were many inhabitants.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Remembering the instruction, they began to treat us with the same awe and reverence that the others had shown.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
precisely as stated
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We travelled with them three days, and they took us where were many inhabitants.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We travelled with them three days, and they took us where were many inhabitants.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _The Indians plunder each other._ After the Indians had told and shown these natives well what to do, they left us together and went back.
at the time that
From this reading When we came near the houses all the inhabitants ran out with delight and great festivity to receive us.
in or at the place that
From this reading We travelled with them three days, and they took us where were many inhabitants.
which person or people
From this reading Before we arrived, these were informed of our coming by the others, who told them respecting us all that the first had imparted, adding much more; for these people are all very fond of romance, and are great liars, particularly so where they have any interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Remembering the instruction, they began to treat us with the same awe and reverence that the others had shown.
