anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
at or in or to any place
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
make certain of
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was difficult to decide how to talk to Burke.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
CARGOnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
coffee-bags
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From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading But it was difficult to decide how to talk to Burke.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading This man was quite different from Shirley.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But it was difficult to decide how to talk to Burke.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
set up or found
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
how
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From this reading But it was difficult to decide how to talk to Burke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
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 Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
Maka
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From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This man was quite different from Shirley.
the force of workers available
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
MIRANDA
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From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
others
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From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This man was quite different from Shirley.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
Shirley
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From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But it was difficult to decide how to talk to Burke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This man was quite different from Shirley.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
in or at the place that
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Miranda was anchored not far from the little pier, which was found in good order, and Shirley, with one negro, was left on board, while the captain and Burke took the three others, loaded with coffee-bags, to the caves.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE "MIRANDA" TAKES IN CARGO The next day the work of removing the treasure from the caves to the vessel began in good earnest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For the benefit of the minds of the black men, the captain had instructed Maka to assure them that they would not be obliged to go anywhere where it was really dark.
