used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
Abdul
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From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few mornings after the despatch of the courier and his party, the Dosch resumed the historical thread of his narration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
Anelcoy
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From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
Correliana
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From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
couriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
depositsnounUS /dəˈpɑːzɪts/
plural of “deposit” — the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
Dosch
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From this reading A few mornings after the despatch of the courier and his party, the Dosch resumed the historical thread of his narration.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few mornings after the despatch of the courier and his party, the Dosch resumed the historical thread of his narration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
coins made of gold
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
GreenwoodnounUS /ˈɡriːnwʊd/
woodlands in full leaf
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading A few mornings after the despatch of the courier and his party, the Dosch resumed the historical thread of his narration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
interimnounUS /ˈɪntərəm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
intrusted
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From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
a small worthless amount
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
go away from a place
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
Lucia
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From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
mayorong
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From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
come together
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
Mestizoes
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From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A few mornings after the despatch of the courier and his party, the Dosch resumed the historical thread of his narration.
narrationnounUS /neˈreɪʃən/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A few mornings after the despatch of the courier and his party, the Dosch resumed the historical thread of his narration.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
not any; not one
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
Nycaster
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From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
padrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
rankedadjectiveUS /ræŋkt/
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading A few mornings after the despatch of the courier and his party, the Dosch resumed the historical thread of his narration.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
a male human offspring
From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
spitverbUS /spɪt/
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
St
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From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading A few mornings after the despatch of the courier and his party, the Dosch resumed the historical thread of his narration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
the topmost one of two
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
Vermojotes
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From this reading These Indians, called by the Mestizoes, Vermojotes, ranked next to those of the upper valleys in trustworthy intelligence, so that no fears were entertained for the safety of those intrusted to their care.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
at the time that
From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading When she made the wishes of the captain known, Abdul Nycaster, the son of the mayorong, volunteered to act as courier under the conduct of a party of lower river Indians.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading His despatch urged haste, as he was about to leave the gold spit, which they were then working; its deposits had become nearly exhausted.
the act of creating written works
From this reading During the interim of letter writing in readiness for the anticipated opening of courier communication with St. Lucia and Anelcoy, Captain Greenwood had advised Correliana of his wish that the padre and sailors Jack and Bill should meet the steamer at the latter place.
