1877
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From this reading In November, 1877, the convicts and soldiers mutinied, and for two days the place was a scene of bloodshed and robbery.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sandy Point has not been without its tragedy, in spite of its youth as a colony.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In November, 1877, the convicts and soldiers mutinied, and for two days the place was a scene of bloodshed and robbery.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sandy Point has not been without its tragedy, in spite of its youth as a colony.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The mutineers fled to the pampas, where many of them died of starvation and exposure, and the remnant of the band was captured near the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sandy Point has not been without its tragedy, in spite of its youth as a colony.
bloodshednounUS /ˈblʌdʃed/
the shedding of blood resulting in murder
From this reading In November, 1877, the convicts and soldiers mutinied, and for two days the place was a scene of bloodshed and robbery.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The mutineers fled to the pampas, where many of them died of starvation and exposure, and the remnant of the band was captured near the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
Chilian
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From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Sandy Point has not been without its tragedy, in spite of its youth as a colony.
convictsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/
plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading In November, 1877, the convicts and soldiers mutinied, and for two days the place was a scene of bloodshed and robbery.
CRUISEverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
Cruz
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From this reading The mutineers fled to the pampas, where many of them died of starvation and exposure, and the remnant of the band was captured near the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In November, 1877, the convicts and soldiers mutinied, and for two days the place was a scene of bloodshed and robbery.
DEL
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From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The mutineers fled to the pampas, where many of them died of starvation and exposure, and the remnant of the band was captured near the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
DUCKSnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
ENTERPRISESnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading The mutineers fled to the pampas, where many of them died of starvation and exposure, and the remnant of the band was captured near the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The mutineers fled to the pampas, where many of them died of starvation and exposure, and the remnant of the band was captured near the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In November, 1877, the convicts and soldiers mutinied, and for two days the place was a scene of bloodshed and robbery.
FUEGOnoun
a volcano in south central Guatemala
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
GARDINERnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdnər/
British historian remembered for his ten-volume history of England (1829-1902)
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
gunboatnounUS /ˈɡʌnboʊt/
a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sandy Point has not been without its tragedy, in spite of its youth as a colony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sandy Point has not been without its tragedy, in spite of its youth as a colony.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sandy Point has not been without its tragedy, in spite of its youth as a colony.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
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 About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
MISSIONARYnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The mutineers fled to the pampas, where many of them died of starvation and exposure, and the remnant of the band was captured near the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
mutineersnounUS /ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪrz/
plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
From this reading The mutineers fled to the pampas, where many of them died of starvation and exposure, and the remnant of the band was captured near the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
mutiniedverbUS /ˈmjuːtənid/
inflected form of “mutiny” — engage in a mutiny against an authority
From this reading In November, 1877, the convicts and soldiers mutinied, and for two days the place was a scene of bloodshed and robbery.
MUTINYnounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The mutineers fled to the pampas, where many of them died of starvation and exposure, and the remnant of the band was captured near the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sandy Point has not been without its tragedy, in spite of its youth as a colony.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading In November, 1877, the convicts and soldiers mutinied, and for two days the place was a scene of bloodshed and robbery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
others
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From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
PACIFICnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
pampasnounUS /ˈpæmpəz/
the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina
From this reading The mutineers fled to the pampas, where many of them died of starvation and exposure, and the remnant of the band was captured near the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In November, 1877, the convicts and soldiers mutinied, and for two days the place was a scene of bloodshed and robbery.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading The mutineers fled to the pampas, where many of them died of starvation and exposure, and the remnant of the band was captured near the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The mutineers fled to the pampas, where many of them died of starvation and exposure, and the remnant of the band was captured near the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading In November, 1877, the convicts and soldiers mutinied, and for two days the place was a scene of bloodshed and robbery.
SANDYadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading The mutineers fled to the pampas, where many of them died of starvation and exposure, and the remnant of the band was captured near the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading In November, 1877, the convicts and soldiers mutinied, and for two days the place was a scene of bloodshed and robbery.
SIDE-WHEEL
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From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading In November, 1877, the convicts and soldiers mutinied, and for two days the place was a scene of bloodshed and robbery.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Sandy Point has not been without its tragedy, in spite of its youth as a colony.
starvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading The mutineers fled to the pampas, where many of them died of starvation and exposure, and the remnant of the band was captured near the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The mutineers fled to the pampas, where many of them died of starvation and exposure, and the remnant of the band was captured near the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
TIERRA
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From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Sandy Point has not been without its tragedy, in spite of its youth as a colony.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In November, 1877, the convicts and soldiers mutinied, and for two days the place was a scene of bloodshed and robbery.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
VALPARAISOnounUS /ˌvælpərˈeɪsoʊ/
the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile
From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In November, 1877, the convicts and soldiers mutinied, and for two days the place was a scene of bloodshed and robbery.
WATEREE
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From this reading MUTINY AT SANDY POINT.--TIERRA DEL FUEGO.--MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES THERE.--CAPTAIN GARDINER.--CRUISE OF THE "WATEREE."--SIDE-WHEEL DUCKS.--UP THE PACIFIC COAST.--THE MEETING AT VALPARAISO.--THE END.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
in or at the place that
From this reading The mutineers fled to the pampas, where many of them died of starvation and exposure, and the remnant of the band was captured near the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Sandy Point has not been without its tragedy, in spite of its youth as a colony.
people who are wounded
From this reading About sixty of the officers, soldiers, and colonists were killed and many others were wounded; the arrival of a Chilian gunboat, on the third day, put an end to the revolt and restored order.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Sandy Point has not been without its tragedy, in spite of its youth as a colony.
