Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above it hung the three black clouds of starvation, mutiny, and war.

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

From this reading Above it hung the three black clouds of starvation, mutiny, and war.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

plural of “barren” — an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation

From this reading For more than a month they had traversed broad sand barrens, crossed deep rivers, and been lost in the mazes of dark swamps.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Above it hung the three black clouds of starvation, mutiny, and war.

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

From this reading For more than a month they had traversed broad sand barrens, crossed deep rivers, and been lost in the mazes of dark swamps.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

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

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Above it hung the three black clouds of starvation, mutiny, and war.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

placed crosswise

From this reading For more than a month they had traversed broad sand barrens, crossed deep rivers, and been lost in the mazes of dark swamps.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading For more than a month they had traversed broad sand barrens, crossed deep rivers, and been lost in the mazes of dark swamps.

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

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading For more than a month they had traversed broad sand barrens, crossed deep rivers, and been lost in the mazes of dark swamps.

the act of departing

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

inquire into

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For more than a month they had traversed broad sand barrens, crossed deep rivers, and been lost in the mazes of dark swamps.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

coins made of gold

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

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

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

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

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

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

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Above it hung the three black clouds of starvation, mutiny, and war.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

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

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Above it hung the three black clouds of starvation, mutiny, and war.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

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From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading For more than a month they had traversed broad sand barrens, crossed deep rivers, and been lost in the mazes of dark swamps.

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 They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

plural of “maze” — complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading For more than a month they had traversed broad sand barrens, crossed deep rivers, and been lost in the mazes of dark swamps.

the force of workers available

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading For more than a month they had traversed broad sand barrens, crossed deep rivers, and been lost in the mazes of dark swamps.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For more than a month they had traversed broad sand barrens, crossed deep rivers, and been lost in the mazes of dark swamps.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

not any; not one

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

existing or coming before

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

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

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading For more than a month they had traversed broad sand barrens, crossed deep rivers, and been lost in the mazes of dark swamps.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading For more than a month they had traversed broad sand barrens, crossed deep rivers, and been lost in the mazes of dark swamps.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading Above it hung the three black clouds of starvation, mutiny, and war.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

required or under orders

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog

From this reading For more than a month they had traversed broad sand barrens, crossed deep rivers, and been lost in the mazes of dark swamps.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For more than a month they had traversed broad sand barrens, crossed deep rivers, and been lost in the mazes of dark swamps.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

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

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

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

From this reading For more than a month they had traversed broad sand barrens, crossed deep rivers, and been lost in the mazes of dark swamps.

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

From this reading Above it hung the three black clouds of starvation, mutiny, and war.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

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

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

a just detectable amount

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading For more than a month they had traversed broad sand barrens, crossed deep rivers, and been lost in the mazes of dark swamps.

full of trouble

From this reading MUTINY AT FORT CAROLINE During the progress of the exciting events related in the preceding chapters, troublous times had come to Fort Caroline, on the banks of the Great River of May.

not known

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

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

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Above it hung the three black clouds of starvation, mutiny, and war.

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

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

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

From this reading Before the sudden departure of Rene de Veaux on his journey in search of food, a party of ten men had been sent out by Laudonniere to explore the country to the south of the fort, and discover, if possible, the mountains of gold that were supposed to exist there.

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

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

belonging to which person

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading They had discovered rare birds of gorgeous plumage, strange and beautiful flowers, and many wild animals whose nature was unknown to them, but no trace of the gold of which they were in search.