Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading They spake not a word, But like dumb statues, or breathless stones, Star'd on each other.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Dudley, and of Sir Christopher Gardiner, the latter of whom acted as interpreter.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

(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 time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

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

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

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

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

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

From this reading Dudley, and of Sir Christopher Gardiner, the latter of whom acted as interpreter.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

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

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With this view, the Indians had been committed to the charge of the deputy Gov.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading They spake not a word, But like dumb statues, or breathless stones, Star'd on each other.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They spake not a word, But like dumb statues, or breathless stones, Star'd on each other.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading With this view, the Indians had been committed to the charge of the deputy Gov.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading Dudley, and of Sir Christopher Gardiner, the latter of whom acted as interpreter.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading With this view, the Indians had been committed to the charge of the deputy Gov.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading With this view, the Indians had been committed to the charge of the deputy Gov.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

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From this reading Dudley, and of Sir Christopher Gardiner, the latter of whom acted as interpreter.

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

From this reading They spake not a word, But like dumb statues, or breathless stones, Star'd on each other.

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

From this reading They spake not a word, But like dumb statues, or breathless stones, Star'd on each other.

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From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

British historian remembered for his ten-volume history of England (1829-1902)

From this reading Dudley, and of Sir Christopher Gardiner, the latter of whom acted as interpreter.

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From this reading With this view, the Indians had been committed to the charge of the deputy Gov.

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

From this reading With this view, the Indians had been committed to the charge of the deputy Gov.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

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

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

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

From this reading With this view, the Indians had been committed to the charge of the deputy Gov.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading Dudley, and of Sir Christopher Gardiner, the latter of whom acted as interpreter.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Dudley, and of Sir Christopher Gardiner, the latter of whom acted as interpreter.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They spake not a word, But like dumb statues, or breathless stones, Star'd on each other.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They spake not a word, But like dumb statues, or breathless stones, Star'd on each other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They spake not a word, But like dumb statues, or breathless stones, Star'd on each other.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They spake not a word, But like dumb statues, or breathless stones, Star'd on each other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They spake not a word, But like dumb statues, or breathless stones, Star'd on each other.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

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From this reading SHAKSPEARE.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

term of address for a man

From this reading Dudley, and of Sir Christopher Gardiner, the latter of whom acted as interpreter.

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

From this reading They spake not a word, But like dumb statues, or breathless stones, Star'd on each other.

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

From this reading They spake not a word, But like dumb statues, or breathless stones, Star'd on each other.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading They spake not a word, But like dumb statues, or breathless stones, Star'd on each other.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading They spake not a word, But like dumb statues, or breathless stones, Star'd on each other.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

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

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

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

From this reading They spake not a word, But like dumb statues, or breathless stones, Star'd on each other.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

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

From this reading With this view, the Indians had been committed to the charge of the deputy Gov.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

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

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading With this view, the Indians had been committed to the charge of the deputy Gov.

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

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

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

From this reading Dudley, and of Sir Christopher Gardiner, the latter of whom acted as interpreter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The time fixed for the audience of the ambassadors on the next day, was in the afternoon instead of the morning, that all things might be done with dignity, and an opportunity afforded to show them the fort erected near the water, and the shipping, and whatever else might impress them with the power of the whites.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading They spake not a word, But like dumb statues, or breathless stones, Star'd on each other.