used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Our daily experience had thus far confirmed the prudence of his advice, and it was yet a question of extreme hazard if we should attempt to land.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You must be constant in your guard or they will board you in the night, for they are as familiar with darkness and water as the land.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You must be constant in your guard or they will board you in the night, for they are as familiar with darkness and water as the land.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading “You must be constant in your guard or they will board you in the night, for they are as familiar with darkness and water as the land.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If they come within reach of your guns kill and spare not, for fear, if you can inspire it, will be your only source of safety.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If they come within reach of your guns kill and spare not, for fear, if you can inspire it, will be your only source of safety.”
conciliateverb
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Our daily experience had thus far confirmed the prudence of his advice, and it was yet a question of extreme hazard if we should attempt to land.
unvarying in nature
From this reading “You must be constant in your guard or they will board you in the night, for they are as familiar with darkness and water as the land.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Our daily experience had thus far confirmed the prudence of his advice, and it was yet a question of extreme hazard if we should attempt to land.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “You must be constant in your guard or they will board you in the night, for they are as familiar with darkness and water as the land.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Our daily experience had thus far confirmed the prudence of his advice, and it was yet a question of extreme hazard if we should attempt to land.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Our daily experience had thus far confirmed the prudence of his advice, and it was yet a question of extreme hazard if we should attempt to land.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading “You must be constant in your guard or they will board you in the night, for they are as familiar with darkness and water as the land.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Our daily experience had thus far confirmed the prudence of his advice, and it was yet a question of extreme hazard if we should attempt to land.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading If they come within reach of your guns kill and spare not, for fear, if you can inspire it, will be your only source of safety.”
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You must be constant in your guard or they will board you in the night, for they are as familiar with darkness and water as the land.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading “You must be constant in your guard or they will board you in the night, for they are as familiar with darkness and water as the land.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading If they come within reach of your guns kill and spare not, for fear, if you can inspire it, will be your only source of safety.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
hazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Our daily experience had thus far confirmed the prudence of his advice, and it was yet a question of extreme hazard if we should attempt to land.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our daily experience had thus far confirmed the prudence of his advice, and it was yet a question of extreme hazard if we should attempt to land.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they come within reach of your guns kill and spare not, for fear, if you can inspire it, will be your only source of safety.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading If they come within reach of your guns kill and spare not, for fear, if you can inspire it, will be your only source of safety.”
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
Jesuiticaladjective
having qualities characteristic of Jesuits or Jesuitism
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading If they come within reach of your guns kill and spare not, for fear, if you can inspire it, will be your only source of safety.”
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “You must be constant in your guard or they will board you in the night, for they are as familiar with darkness and water as the land.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “You must be constant in your guard or they will board you in the night, for they are as familiar with darkness and water as the land.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “You must be constant in your guard or they will board you in the night, for they are as familiar with darkness and water as the land.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If they come within reach of your guns kill and spare not, for fear, if you can inspire it, will be your only source of safety.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
and nothing more
From this reading If they come within reach of your guns kill and spare not, for fear, if you can inspire it, will be your only source of safety.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
pertinacitynoun
persistent determination
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading Our daily experience had thus far confirmed the prudence of his advice, and it was yet a question of extreme hazard if we should attempt to land.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Our daily experience had thus far confirmed the prudence of his advice, and it was yet a question of extreme hazard if we should attempt to land.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading If they come within reach of your guns kill and spare not, for fear, if you can inspire it, will be your only source of safety.”
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading If they come within reach of your guns kill and spare not, for fear, if you can inspire it, will be your only source of safety.”
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Our daily experience had thus far confirmed the prudence of his advice, and it was yet a question of extreme hazard if we should attempt to land.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading If they come within reach of your guns kill and spare not, for fear, if you can inspire it, will be your only source of safety.”
refrain from harming
From this reading If they come within reach of your guns kill and spare not, for fear, if you can inspire it, will be your only source of safety.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You must be constant in your guard or they will board you in the night, for they are as familiar with darkness and water as the land.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Our daily experience had thus far confirmed the prudence of his advice, and it was yet a question of extreme hazard if we should attempt to land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
a message informing of danger
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our daily experience had thus far confirmed the prudence of his advice, and it was yet a question of extreme hazard if we should attempt to land.
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 “You must be constant in your guard or they will board you in the night, for they are as familiar with darkness and water as the land.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our daily experience had thus far confirmed the prudence of his advice, and it was yet a question of extreme hazard if we should attempt to land.
which person or people
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “You must be constant in your guard or they will board you in the night, for they are as familiar with darkness and water as the land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading If they come within reach of your guns kill and spare not, for fear, if you can inspire it, will be your only source of safety.”
the words that are spoken
From this reading The constantly increasing perils of the voyage from the pertinacity of our savage foes, recalled the warning words of an old priest of Santa Anna who had engaged in one of the Jesuitical expeditions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He advised us to keep at a safe distance from the shore, and never attempt to hold friendly intercourse with the savages, or endeavor to conciliate them with presents, as it would expose us to their deadly treachery.
but in spite of that
From this reading Our daily experience had thus far confirmed the prudence of his advice, and it was yet a question of extreme hazard if we should attempt to land.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You must be constant in your guard or they will board you in the night, for they are as familiar with darkness and water as the land.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You must be constant in your guard or they will board you in the night, for they are as familiar with darkness and water as the land.
