used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
matters of personal concern
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
anew
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
in addition
From this reading He had also learned with satisfaction of Sacandaga's death, for that chieftain was the only red man who had ever seen the belt in his possession.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
BeltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
put or send forth
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading He had also learned with satisfaction of Sacandaga's death, for that chieftain was the only red man who had ever seen the belt in his possession.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading The various stories concerning Nahma, circulated from time to time, had not disturbed him, for did he not know that his rival was dead?
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The various stories concerning Nahma, circulated from time to time, had not disturbed him, for did he not know that his rival was dead?
confederated
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From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The various stories concerning Nahma, circulated from time to time, had not disturbed him, for did he not know that his rival was dead?
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The various stories concerning Nahma, circulated from time to time, had not disturbed him, for did he not know that his rival was dead?
having the place or position changed
From this reading The various stories concerning Nahma, circulated from time to time, had not disturbed him, for did he not know that his rival was dead?
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
at any time
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The various stories concerning Nahma, circulated from time to time, had not disturbed him, for did he not know that his rival was dead?
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The various stories concerning Nahma, circulated from time to time, had not disturbed him, for did he not know that his rival was dead?
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
hatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The various stories concerning Nahma, circulated from time to time, had not disturbed him, for did he not know that his rival was dead?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
HOME-COMING
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From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The various stories concerning Nahma, circulated from time to time, had not disturbed him, for did he not know that his rival was dead?
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had also learned with satisfaction of Sacandaga's death, for that chieftain was the only red man who had ever seen the belt in his possession.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
Longfeather
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From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had also learned with satisfaction of Sacandaga's death, for that chieftain was the only red man who had ever seen the belt in his possession.
Miantinomo
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From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
Nahma
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From this reading The various stories concerning Nahma, circulated from time to time, had not disturbed him, for did he not know that his rival was dead?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
Narragansett
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From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The various stories concerning Nahma, circulated from time to time, had not disturbed him, for did he not know that his rival was dead?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
and nothing more
From this reading He had also learned with satisfaction of Sacandaga's death, for that chieftain was the only red man who had ever seen the belt in his possession.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
the local environment
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
PeacemakernounUS /ˈpiːsmeɪkər/
someone who tries to bring peace
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He had also learned with satisfaction of Sacandaga's death, for that chieftain was the only red man who had ever seen the belt in his possession.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He had also learned with satisfaction of Sacandaga's death, for that chieftain was the only red man who had ever seen the belt in his possession.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading The various stories concerning Nahma, circulated from time to time, had not disturbed him, for did he not know that his rival was dead?
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
Sacandaga's
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From this reading He had also learned with satisfaction of Sacandaga's death, for that chieftain was the only red man who had ever seen the belt in his possession.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He had also learned with satisfaction of Sacandaga's death, for that chieftain was the only red man who had ever seen the belt in his possession.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The various stories concerning Nahma, circulated from time to time, had not disturbed him, for did he not know that his rival was dead?
carry out
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The various stories concerning Nahma, circulated from time to time, had not disturbed him, for did he not know that his rival was dead?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The various stories concerning Nahma, circulated from time to time, had not disturbed him, for did he not know that his rival was dead?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
TotemsnounUS /ˈtoʊtəmz/
plural of “totem” — a clan or tribe identified by their kinship to a common totemic object
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The various stories concerning Nahma, circulated from time to time, had not disturbed him, for did he not know that his rival was dead?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A ROYAL HOME-COMING By murder, treachery, fraud, and force Miantinomo the Narragansett had finally attained the position upon which he had so long cast envious eyes.
a Caucasian
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
which person or people
From this reading At the death of Longfeather he had caused himself to be proclaimed Peacemaker, or ruler of the confederated New England tribes, in the name of his adopted father, who was now too old to take an active part in affairs of this kind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had also learned with satisfaction of Sacandaga's death, for that chieftain was the only red man who had ever seen the belt in his possession.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nor had he any fear that the Belt of Seven Totems would ever again be seen in those parts, since he had given it to a white trader in exchange for a hatchet, and it had been carried to that mysterious place beyond the sea from which nothing ever returned.
