Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

later than; following

From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

anew

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

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

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

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

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

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

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before leaving, Karlsefin resolved to give a last grand feast to the savages.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

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From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

a farm where dairy products are produced

From this reading He then spread before them the most sumptuous feast the land could provide, including a large quantity of dairy produce, which the savages regarded as the most luxurious of fare.

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

divisible by two

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading He then spread before them the most sumptuous feast the land could provide, including a large quantity of dairy produce, which the savages regarded as the most luxurious of fare.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Before leaving, Karlsefin resolved to give a last grand feast to the savages.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Before leaving, Karlsefin resolved to give a last grand feast to the savages.

the act of departing

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Before leaving, Karlsefin resolved to give a last grand feast to the savages.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

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

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

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

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

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From this reading Before leaving, Karlsefin resolved to give a last grand feast to the savages.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He then spread before them the most sumptuous feast the land could provide, including a large quantity of dairy produce, which the savages regarded as the most luxurious of fare.

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

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

immediately past

From this reading Before leaving, Karlsefin resolved to give a last grand feast to the savages.

go away from a place

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

the act of departing

From this reading Before leaving, Karlsefin resolved to give a last grand feast to the savages.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading He then spread before them the most sumptuous feast the land could provide, including a large quantity of dairy produce, which the savages regarded as the most luxurious of fare.

engage in

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

the force of workers available

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He then spread before them the most sumptuous feast the land could provide, including a large quantity of dairy produce, which the savages regarded as the most luxurious of fare.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

by chance

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

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From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

bring forth or yield

From this reading He then spread before them the most sumptuous feast the land could provide, including a large quantity of dairy produce, which the savages regarded as the most luxurious of fare.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading He then spread before them the most sumptuous feast the land could provide, including a large quantity of dairy produce, which the savages regarded as the most luxurious of fare.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading He then spread before them the most sumptuous feast the land could provide, including a large quantity of dairy produce, which the savages regarded as the most luxurious of fare.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading He then spread before them the most sumptuous feast the land could provide, including a large quantity of dairy produce, which the savages regarded as the most luxurious of fare.

determined

From this reading Before leaving, Karlsefin resolved to give a last grand feast to the savages.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

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

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading Before leaving, Karlsefin resolved to give a last grand feast to the savages.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

transport commercially

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading He then spread before them the most sumptuous feast the land could provide, including a large quantity of dairy produce, which the savages regarded as the most luxurious of fare.

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading He then spread before them the most sumptuous feast the land could provide, including a large quantity of dairy produce, which the savages regarded as the most luxurious of fare.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

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

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He then spread before them the most sumptuous feast the land could provide, including a large quantity of dairy produce, which the savages regarded as the most luxurious of fare.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

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

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

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From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

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

From this reading Before leaving, Karlsefin resolved to give a last grand feast to the savages.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

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From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

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

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

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

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.

at the time that

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

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

From this reading He then spread before them the most sumptuous feast the land could provide, including a large quantity of dairy produce, which the savages regarded as the most luxurious of fare.

a Caucasian

From this reading He therefore called them together and explained, as he best could, that he and his friends were going to leave them, but that perhaps some of them might return again with large supplies of the gay cloth and ornaments they were so fond of, and he recommended them in the meantime to make as large a collection of furs as they could, in order to be ready to trade when the white men returned.

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From this reading After the feast he presented Whitepow, Utway, and Powlet with a large quantity of bright-coloured cloth and a few silver and iron ornaments, to be distributed among the members of the tribe as they should see fit after helping themselves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In a few weeks the _Snake_, and Thorward's ship, the _Dragon_, were loaded with everything that was of value in the colony, including much even of the rude furniture of the huts.