Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

later than; following

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

how long something has existed

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

next to; at the side of

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

past form of “cement” — make fast as if with cement

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading They saw each other daily, and each learned the language of the other.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

recovery or preservation from loss or danger

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

the act of digging

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They saw each other daily, and each learned the language of the other.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

From this reading A heavy embankment of earth was thrown up on the inner side of the palisade of tree-trunks, and upon this were mounted a number of great guns.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

divisible by two

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

set up or found

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A heavy embankment of earth was thrown up on the inner side of the palisade of tree-trunks, and upon this were mounted a number of great guns.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading A heavy embankment of earth was thrown up on the inner side of the palisade of tree-trunks, and upon this were mounted a number of great guns.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A heavy embankment of earth was thrown up on the inner side of the palisade of tree-trunks, and upon this were mounted a number of great guns.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

located inward

From this reading A heavy embankment of earth was thrown up on the inner side of the palisade of tree-trunks, and upon this were mounted a number of great guns.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading They saw each other daily, and each learned the language of the other.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading They saw each other daily, and each learned the language of the other.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading A heavy embankment of earth was thrown up on the inner side of the palisade of tree-trunks, and upon this were mounted a number of great guns.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A heavy embankment of earth was thrown up on the inner side of the palisade of tree-trunks, and upon this were mounted a number of great guns.

held or filled or in use

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They saw each other daily, and each learned the language of the other.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground

From this reading A heavy embankment of earth was thrown up on the inner side of the palisade of tree-trunks, and upon this were mounted a number of great guns.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

cut with a saw

From this reading They saw each other daily, and each learned the language of the other.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A heavy embankment of earth was thrown up on the inner side of the palisade of tree-trunks, and upon this were mounted a number of great guns.

a male human offspring

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

with speed

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

a ray of sunlight

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

confined on all sides

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They saw each other daily, and each learned the language of the other.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading A heavy embankment of earth was thrown up on the inner side of the palisade of tree-trunks, and upon this were mounted a number of great guns.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading After the ships had sailed away Rene's uncle found time, even in the midst of his pressing duties, to attend to the lad's education; and every morning was devoted to lessons in fencing, shooting the cross-bow, and in military engineering.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A heavy embankment of earth was thrown up on the inner side of the palisade of tree-trunks, and upon this were mounted a number of great guns.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A heavy embankment of earth was thrown up on the inner side of the palisade of tree-trunks, and upon this were mounted a number of great guns.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A heavy embankment of earth was thrown up on the inner side of the palisade of tree-trunks, and upon this were mounted a number of great guns.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

in a willing manner

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE The building of Fort Caroline occupied about three months; and during this time the friendly Indians willingly aided in the work of preparing the tree-trunks which, set on end, were let deep into the earth close beside one another, and in digging the wide moat that surrounded the whole.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading During the time thus occupied, Rene de Veaux became acquainted with Micco's son, a young Indian of about his own age, named Has-se, which means a sunbeam, and a strong friendship was speedily cemented between them.