used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Also they had acquired wealth beyond their wildest dreams, and were very grateful to him who had thrown it in their way.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
in addition
From this reading Also they had acquired wealth beyond their wildest dreams, and were very grateful to him who had thrown it in their way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Now, thanks to Nahma, the Lenni Lenape were revenged and their hearts were lightened of a burden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He did not tell them that he had been a slave in the white man's country, for he was determined to keep that humiliating knowledge to himself.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He did not tell them that he had been a slave in the white man's country, for he was determined to keep that humiliating knowledge to himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not tell them that he had been a slave in the white man's country, for he was determined to keep that humiliating knowledge to himself.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Also they had acquired wealth beyond their wildest dreams, and were very grateful to him who had thrown it in their way.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not tell them that he had been a slave in the white man's country, for he was determined to keep that humiliating knowledge to himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Also they had acquired wealth beyond their wildest dreams, and were very grateful to him who had thrown it in their way.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not tell them that he had been a slave in the white man's country, for he was determined to keep that humiliating knowledge to himself.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Now, thanks to Nahma, the Lenni Lenape were revenged and their hearts were lightened of a burden.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Also they had acquired wealth beyond their wildest dreams, and were very grateful to him who had thrown it in their way.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He did not tell them that he had been a slave in the white man's country, for he was determined to keep that humiliating knowledge to himself.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading He did not tell them that he had been a slave in the white man's country, for he was determined to keep that humiliating knowledge to himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Also they had acquired wealth beyond their wildest dreams, and were very grateful to him who had thrown it in their way.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He did not tell them that he had been a slave in the white man's country, for he was determined to keep that humiliating knowledge to himself.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He did not tell them that he had been a slave in the white man's country, for he was determined to keep that humiliating knowledge to himself.
Lenape
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From this reading Now, thanks to Nahma, the Lenni Lenape were revenged and their hearts were lightened of a burden.
Lenni
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From this reading Now, thanks to Nahma, the Lenni Lenape were revenged and their hearts were lightened of a burden.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading Now, thanks to Nahma, the Lenni Lenape were revenged and their hearts were lightened of a burden.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He did not tell them that he had been a slave in the white man's country, for he was determined to keep that humiliating knowledge to himself.
the force of workers available
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
Nahma
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From this reading Now, thanks to Nahma, the Lenni Lenape were revenged and their hearts were lightened of a burden.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, thanks to Nahma, the Lenni Lenape were revenged and their hearts were lightened of a burden.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
and nothing more
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
PEQUOT
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From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
revenged
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From this reading Now, thanks to Nahma, the Lenni Lenape were revenged and their hearts were lightened of a burden.
Saganaga
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From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
SASSACUS
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From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
transport commercially
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading He did not tell them that he had been a slave in the white man's country, for he was determined to keep that humiliating knowledge to himself.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
express in words
From this reading He did not tell them that he had been a slave in the white man's country, for he was determined to keep that humiliating knowledge to himself.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Now, thanks to Nahma, the Lenni Lenape were revenged and their hearts were lightened of a burden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also they had acquired wealth beyond their wildest dreams, and were very grateful to him who had thrown it in their way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Also they had acquired wealth beyond their wildest dreams, and were very grateful to him who had thrown it in their way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
precisely as stated
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Also they had acquired wealth beyond their wildest dreams, and were very grateful to him who had thrown it in their way.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Also they had acquired wealth beyond their wildest dreams, and were very grateful to him who had thrown it in their way.
accept gladly
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
a Caucasian
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
which person or people
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Also they had acquired wealth beyond their wildest dreams, and were very grateful to him who had thrown it in their way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading It had been the usual case of a cordial welcome to the strangers from beyond the sea, a brisk trade by which the confidence of the Indians was won, and then a sudden sailing with some twenty of them on board.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading SASSACUS THE PEQUOT This utter destruction of the ship and of her entire company gave great satisfaction not only to the young Indian who had suffered so much on her but to the Saganaga, who were at that time feeling very bitter against white men on account of the recent stealing of a number of their tribe to be sold into slavery.
