Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

anew

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

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From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

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

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

expected hopefully

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

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

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

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

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

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

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

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

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

happiness with one's situation in life

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

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

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

plural of “dune” — a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

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

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

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

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

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

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

someone who hunts game

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

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

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

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

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

an unjust act

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

plural of “massacre” — the savage and excessive killing of many people

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

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From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

not any; not one

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

a full supply

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

densely populated

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

plural of “pumpkin” — a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

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From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

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

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

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

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

the season of growth

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

not in physical motion

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

a state of acute pain

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

confined on all sides

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

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

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

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

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

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

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

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

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

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

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

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

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

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

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

being of use or service

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

the quality of being of practical use

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

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From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

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

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.

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

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

which person or people

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They were years of cruelty and injustice on the part of the Spaniards, and of great suffering to those nations who fell into their hands; but to the dwellers in the distant land of the Alachuas, among whom Rene de Veaux had taken up his abode, they were years of peace, prosperity, and contentment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The forests still teemed with game, and the rivers with fish, and the skill of the Indian hunter was such that both could be obtained in plenty at all seasons.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In this beautiful land, with every want anticipated, surrounded by devoted friends, and leading a life of active usefulness, it would seem as though no man could be unhappy.

a late time of life

From this reading THE FRENCH HAVE COME AGAIN Three years had passed from the time the Spaniards established their power in this part of the New World, by their fearful massacres of the French at Fort Caroline and among the sand dunes of the coast, below San Augustin.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The little encampment, that the good chief Micco had established beside the great spring, had grown into a populous village, surrounded, in all directions, by broad fields of waving maize and yellow pumpkins, besides an abundance of other things pleasant and useful.