adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading This last advice did not last the expedition out of sight of land.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And they were forcibly reminded that the way to prosper was to be of one mind, for their own and their country's good.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
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 The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
country'snounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading And they were forcibly reminded that the way to prosper was to be of one mind, for their own and their country's good.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This last advice did not last the expedition out of sight of land.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading This last advice did not last the expedition out of sight of land.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And they were forcibly reminded that the way to prosper was to be of one mind, for their own and their country's good.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading And they were forcibly reminded that the way to prosper was to be of one mind, for their own and their country's good.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And they were forcibly reminded that the way to prosper was to be of one mind, for their own and their country's good.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading This last advice did not last the expedition out of sight of land.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading This last advice did not last the expedition out of sight of land.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And they were forcibly reminded that the way to prosper was to be of one mind, for their own and their country's good.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
navigableadjectiveUS /ˈnævəɡəbəl/
able to be sailed on or through safely
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
NorthwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This last advice did not last the expedition out of sight of land.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This last advice did not last the expedition out of sight of land.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And they were forcibly reminded that the way to prosper was to be of one mind, for their own and their country's good.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
promotersnounUS /prəˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “promoter” — someone who is an active supporter and advocate
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
prosperverbUS /ˈprɑːspər/
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading And they were forcibly reminded that the way to prosper was to be of one mind, for their own and their country's good.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
remindedverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪd/
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading And they were forcibly reminded that the way to prosper was to be of one mind, for their own and their country's good.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
SeanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
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 The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
showsnounUS /ʃoʊz/
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading This last advice did not last the expedition out of sight of land.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And they were forcibly reminded that the way to prosper was to be of one mind, for their own and their country's good.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And they were forcibly reminded that the way to prosper was to be of one mind, for their own and their country's good.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This last advice did not last the expedition out of sight of land.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And they were forcibly reminded that the way to prosper was to be of one mind, for their own and their country's good.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And, indeed, the gentlemen, like the promoters of the enterprise in London, were probably more solicitous of discovering a passage to the South Sea, as the way to increase riches, than of making a state.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The composition of the colony shows a serious purpose of settlement, since the trades were mostly represented, but there were too many gentlemen to make it a working colony.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were instructed to explore every navigable river they might find, and to follow the main branches, which would probably lead them in one direction to the East Indies or South Sea, and in the other to the Northwest Passage.
