Chapter V

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From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

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

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

later than; following

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

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

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

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

From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

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From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil

From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading PETER THE GREAT, THE FIRST BUCCANEER.

plural of “buccaneer” — someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

the specified day of the month

From this reading The date of the first organized Buccaneer expedition is uncertain.

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

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

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

From this reading The date of the first organized Buccaneer expedition is uncertain.

marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea

From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading PETER THE GREAT, THE FIRST BUCCANEER.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

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From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

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

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

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

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

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

From this reading PETER THE GREAT, THE FIRST BUCCANEER.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

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

From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

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

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

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

From this reading The date of the first organized Buccaneer expedition is uncertain.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

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

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

and nothing more

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading The date of the first organized Buccaneer expedition is uncertain.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading PETER THE GREAT, THE FIRST BUCCANEER.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

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

From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.

From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

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

From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

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

From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

Spanish guitarist who made classical guitar a concert instrument (1893-1987)

From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

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

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

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

From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

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

From this reading PETER THE GREAT, THE FIRST BUCCANEER.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

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

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

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

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading The date of the first organized Buccaneer expedition is uncertain.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They ascended, in canoes, a river on the Mosquito Shore, a small distance on the south side of Cape Gracias a Dios, and after labouring for a month against a strong stream, full of torrents, left their boats and marched to the town of Nueva Segovia, which they plundered, and then returned down the river.

plural of “wreck” — something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading Plunder of Segovia--Pierre-le-Grand--Pierre Francois--Barthelemy Portugues--His Escapes--Roche, the Brazilian--Fanatical hatred of Spaniards--Wrecks and Adventures.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading We only know that about the year 1654, a large party of Buccaneers, French and English, joined in an expedition to the continent.