adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading It appeared that this money was to be again the cause of slaughter and bloodshed.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
altercationnounUS /ˌɑːltərˈkeɪʃən/
noisy quarrel
From this reading Scarcely had the soldiers performed their task, and thrown down their shovels, when they commenced an altercation.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Scarcely had the soldiers performed their task, and thrown down their shovels, when they commenced an altercation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Scarcely had the soldiers performed their task, and thrown down their shovels, when they commenced an altercation.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared that this money was to be again the cause of slaughter and bloodshed.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Philip and Krantz determined to sail immediately in one of the peroquas, and leave them to settle their disputes as they pleased.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It appeared that this money was to be again the cause of slaughter and bloodshed.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
bloodshednounUS /ˈblʌdʃed/
the shedding of blood resulting in murder
From this reading It appeared that this money was to be again the cause of slaughter and bloodshed.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It appeared that this money was to be again the cause of slaughter and bloodshed.
cocoa-nuts
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From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Scarcely had the soldiers performed their task, and thrown down their shovels, when they commenced an altercation.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading Philip and Krantz determined to sail immediately in one of the peroquas, and leave them to settle their disputes as they pleased.
disputesnounUS /dɪsˈpjuːts/
plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important
From this reading Philip and Krantz determined to sail immediately in one of the peroquas, and leave them to settle their disputes as they pleased.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Scarcely had the soldiers performed their task, and thrown down their shovels, when they commenced an altercation.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scarcely had the soldiers performed their task, and thrown down their shovels, when they commenced an altercation.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Philip and Krantz determined to sail immediately in one of the peroquas, and leave them to settle their disputes as they pleased.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Philip and Krantz determined to sail immediately in one of the peroquas, and leave them to settle their disputes as they pleased.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that this money was to be again the cause of slaughter and bloodshed.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
Krantz
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From this reading Philip and Krantz determined to sail immediately in one of the peroquas, and leave them to settle their disputes as they pleased.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Philip and Krantz determined to sail immediately in one of the peroquas, and leave them to settle their disputes as they pleased.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It appeared that this money was to be again the cause of slaughter and bloodshed.
newly-acquired
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From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It appeared that this money was to be again the cause of slaughter and bloodshed.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Philip and Krantz determined to sail immediately in one of the peroquas, and leave them to settle their disputes as they pleased.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Scarcely had the soldiers performed their task, and thrown down their shovels, when they commenced an altercation.
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
peroqua
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From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
peroquas
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From this reading Philip and Krantz determined to sail immediately in one of the peroquas, and leave them to settle their disputes as they pleased.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip and Krantz determined to sail immediately in one of the peroquas, and leave them to settle their disputes as they pleased.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Philip and Krantz determined to sail immediately in one of the peroquas, and leave them to settle their disputes as they pleased.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
pointingverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
sailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Philip and Krantz determined to sail immediately in one of the peroquas, and leave them to settle their disputes as they pleased.
ScarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely had the soldiers performed their task, and thrown down their shovels, when they commenced an altercation.
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Philip and Krantz determined to sail immediately in one of the peroquas, and leave them to settle their disputes as they pleased.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
shovelsnounUS /ˈʃʌvəlz/
plural of “shovel” — a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading Scarcely had the soldiers performed their task, and thrown down their shovels, when they commenced an altercation.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading It appeared that this money was to be again the cause of slaughter and bloodshed.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Scarcely had the soldiers performed their task, and thrown down their shovels, when they commenced an altercation.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Scarcely had the soldiers performed their task, and thrown down their shovels, when they commenced an altercation.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appeared that this money was to be again the cause of slaughter and bloodshed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scarcely had the soldiers performed their task, and thrown down their shovels, when they commenced an altercation.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Scarcely had the soldiers performed their task, and thrown down their shovels, when they commenced an altercation.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Philip and Krantz determined to sail immediately in one of the peroquas, and leave them to settle their disputes as they pleased.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Scarcely had the soldiers performed their task, and thrown down their shovels, when they commenced an altercation.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It appeared that this money was to be again the cause of slaughter and bloodshed.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Scarcely had the soldiers performed their task, and thrown down their shovels, when they commenced an altercation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It appeared that this money was to be again the cause of slaughter and bloodshed.
voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It appeared that this money was to be again the cause of slaughter and bloodshed.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
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 He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Scarcely had the soldiers performed their task, and thrown down their shovels, when they commenced an altercation.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The soldiers, who thought of nothing but their newly-acquired wealth, allowed him to do as he pleased; and having hastily collected as many cocoa-nuts as they could, to add to their stock of provisions, before noon Philip and Krantz had embarked, and made sail in the peroqua, leaving the soldiers with their knives again drawn, and so busy in their angry altercation as to be heedless of their departure.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He asked permission of the soldiers to take from the provisions and water, of which there was ample supply, a larger proportion than was their share; stating, that he and Krantz had a long voyage and would require it, and pointing out to them that there were plenty of cocoa-nuts for their support.
