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

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.

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

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.

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

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading THE ARGUMENT.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Arrival of the expedition at Mombas.

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From this reading Bacchus plots their destruction by new artifices.

third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Arrival of the expedition at Mombas.

(classical mythology) god of wine; equivalent of Dionysus

From this reading Bacchus plots their destruction by new artifices.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bacchus plots their destruction by new artifices.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading Bacchus plots their destruction by new artifices.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading At the invitation of the king of Mombas, GAMA enters the port, and reaches the place intended for his destruction.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Arrival of the expedition at Mombas.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the invitation of the king of Mombas, GAMA enters the port, and reaches the place intended for his destruction.

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From this reading At the invitation of the king of Mombas, GAMA enters the port, and reaches the place intended for his destruction.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.

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

From this reading At the invitation of the king of Mombas, GAMA enters the port, and reaches the place intended for his destruction.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading At the invitation of the king of Mombas, GAMA enters the port, and reaches the place intended for his destruction.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading At the invitation of the king of Mombas, GAMA enters the port, and reaches the place intended for his destruction.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading At the invitation of the king of Mombas, GAMA enters the port, and reaches the place intended for his destruction.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.

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

From this reading Arrival of the expedition at Mombas.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.

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

From this reading Bacchus plots their destruction by new artifices.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Arrival of the expedition at Mombas.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading At the invitation of the king of Mombas, GAMA enters the port, and reaches the place intended for his destruction.

plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Bacchus plots their destruction by new artifices.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading At the invitation of the king of Mombas, GAMA enters the port, and reaches the place intended for his destruction.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading At the invitation of the king of Mombas, GAMA enters the port, and reaches the place intended for his destruction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.

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

From this reading THE ARGUMENT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Bacchus plots their destruction by new artifices.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.

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

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.

plural of “worship” — the activity of worshipping

From this reading They are deceived into the belief that the natives are, like themselves, Christians: Bacchus assumes the character of a priest, and worships the god of the Christians.