(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly making tents of the sails, and using the other materials of the sloops for what purposes they could serve, they encamped upon the shore.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As they could not subsist at sea without salt provisions, they resolved to form an establishment upon land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their provisions were nearly exhausted, and both fish and fowl were to be found on shore, yet they were destitute of salt to cure them.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they could not subsist at sea without salt provisions, they resolved to form an establishment upon land.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As they could not subsist at sea without salt provisions, they resolved to form an establishment upon land.
Avery
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From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their provisions were nearly exhausted, and both fish and fowl were to be found on shore, yet they were destitute of salt to cure them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Their provisions were nearly exhausted, and both fish and fowl were to be found on shore, yet they were destitute of salt to cure them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was now necessary for them to consult what was most proper to do in their desperate circumstances.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading It was now necessary for them to consult what was most proper to do in their desperate circumstances.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As they could not subsist at sea without salt provisions, they resolved to form an establishment upon land.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading Their provisions were nearly exhausted, and both fish and fowl were to be found on shore, yet they were destitute of salt to cure them.
DeceivingverbUS /dɪˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading It was now necessary for them to consult what was most proper to do in their desperate circumstances.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading Their provisions were nearly exhausted, and both fish and fowl were to be found on shore, yet they were destitute of salt to cure them.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was now necessary for them to consult what was most proper to do in their desperate circumstances.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading Accordingly making tents of the sails, and using the other materials of the sloops for what purposes they could serve, they encamped upon the shore.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading As they could not subsist at sea without salt provisions, they resolved to form an establishment upon land.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Their provisions were nearly exhausted, and both fish and fowl were to be found on shore, yet they were destitute of salt to cure them.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Their provisions were nearly exhausted, and both fish and fowl were to be found on shore, yet they were destitute of salt to cure them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was now necessary for them to consult what was most proper to do in their desperate circumstances.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading As they could not subsist at sea without salt provisions, they resolved to form an establishment upon land.
set up or found
From this reading Their provisions were nearly exhausted, and both fish and fowl were to be found on shore, yet they were destitute of salt to cure them.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading Their provisions were nearly exhausted, and both fish and fowl were to be found on shore, yet they were destitute of salt to cure them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now necessary for them to consult what was most proper to do in their desperate circumstances.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading As they could not subsist at sea without salt provisions, they resolved to form an establishment upon land.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Accordingly making tents of the sails, and using the other materials of the sloops for what purposes they could serve, they encamped upon the shore.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Accordingly making tents of the sails, and using the other materials of the sloops for what purposes they could serve, they encamped upon the shore.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was now necessary for them to consult what was most proper to do in their desperate circumstances.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Their provisions were nearly exhausted, and both fish and fowl were to be found on shore, yet they were destitute of salt to cure them.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was now necessary for them to consult what was most proper to do in their desperate circumstances.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
not any; not one
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As they could not subsist at sea without salt provisions, they resolved to form an establishment upon land.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now necessary for them to consult what was most proper to do in their desperate circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Accordingly making tents of the sails, and using the other materials of the sloops for what purposes they could serve, they encamped upon the shore.
outsailed
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From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading It was now necessary for them to consult what was most proper to do in their desperate circumstances.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Their provisions were nearly exhausted, and both fish and fowl were to be found on shore, yet they were destitute of salt to cure them.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Accordingly making tents of the sails, and using the other materials of the sloops for what purposes they could serve, they encamped upon the shore.
rendezvouse
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From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
determined
From this reading As they could not subsist at sea without salt provisions, they resolved to form an establishment upon land.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading Accordingly making tents of the sails, and using the other materials of the sloops for what purposes they could serve, they encamped upon the shore.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Their provisions were nearly exhausted, and both fish and fowl were to be found on shore, yet they were destitute of salt to cure them.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading As they could not subsist at sea without salt provisions, they resolved to form an establishment upon land.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Accordingly making tents of the sails, and using the other materials of the sloops for what purposes they could serve, they encamped upon the shore.
transport commercially
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Their provisions were nearly exhausted, and both fish and fowl were to be found on shore, yet they were destitute of salt to cure them.
sloops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Accordingly making tents of the sails, and using the other materials of the sloops for what purposes they could serve, they encamped upon the shore.
subsistverbUS /səbˈsɪst/
support oneself
From this reading As they could not subsist at sea without salt provisions, they resolved to form an establishment upon land.
suppositionnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Accordingly making tents of the sails, and using the other materials of the sloops for what purposes they could serve, they encamped upon the shore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deceiving themselves in the supposition that Avery had outsailed them during the night, they held on their course to the place of rendezvouse; but, arriving there, to their sad disappointment no ship appeared.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As they could not subsist at sea without salt provisions, they resolved to form an establishment upon land.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Accordingly making tents of the sails, and using the other materials of the sloops for what purposes they could serve, they encamped upon the shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now necessary for them to consult what was most proper to do in their desperate circumstances.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their provisions were nearly exhausted, and both fish and fowl were to be found on shore, yet they were destitute of salt to cure them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was now necessary for them to consult what was most proper to do in their desperate circumstances.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As they could not subsist at sea without salt provisions, they resolved to form an establishment upon land.
but in spite of that
From this reading Their provisions were nearly exhausted, and both fish and fowl were to be found on shore, yet they were destitute of salt to cure them.
