Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

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

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

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

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

showing careful forethought

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The consequences were, that the murderer was constrained to fly to them for protection, with his wives, children, and kindred.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The consequences were, that the murderer was constrained to fly to them for protection, with his wives, children, and kindred.

lacking spontaneity; not natural

From this reading The consequences were, that the murderer was constrained to fly to them for protection, with his wives, children, and kindred.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

a person who shows fear or timidity

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

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

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

in an effectual manner

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

one or the other of two

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

inspired with confidence

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

divisible by two

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

with efficiency; in an efficient manner

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

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

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading It naturally followed, that those who were vanquished fled to them for protection, and increased their strength.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The consequences were, that the murderer was constrained to fly to them for protection, with his wives, children, and kindred.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It naturally followed, that those who were vanquished fled to them for protection, and increased their strength.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

try to stir up public opinion

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

past form of “foment” — try to stir up public opinion

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

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

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

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

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

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

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading It naturally followed, that those who were vanquished fled to them for protection, and increased their strength.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It naturally followed, that those who were vanquished fled to them for protection, and increased their strength.

similar in quality or character

From this reading The consequences were, that the murderer was constrained to fly to them for protection, with his wives, children, and kindred.

lacking natural ease

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

killed unlawfully

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading The consequences were, that the murderer was constrained to fly to them for protection, with his wives, children, and kindred.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

as might be expected

From this reading It naturally followed, that those who were vanquished fled to them for protection, and increased their strength.

an old word for “no”

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

not any; not one

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

be against; express opposition to

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

being or affecting only a part; not total

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading It naturally followed, that those who were vanquished fled to them for protection, and increased their strength.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

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

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

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

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It naturally followed, that those who were vanquished fled to them for protection, and increased their strength.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

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

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading It naturally followed, that those who were vanquished fled to them for protection, and increased their strength.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

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

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

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

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

at the time that

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

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

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

during the time that

From this reading This narrow escape made them more cautious, and induced them to adopt the following system of policy:-- Convinced that fear was not a sufficient protection, and that the bravest man might be murdered by a coward in his bed, they labored to foment wars among the negro princes, while they themselves declined to aid either party.

which person or people

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The consequences were, that the murderer was constrained to fly to them for protection, with his wives, children, and kindred.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Fortunately, however, for them, a negro woman, who was partial to them, ran twenty miles in three hours, and warning them of their danger, they were united and in arms to oppose the negroes before the latter had assembled.

cause to happen or to occur as a consequence

From this reading When there was no war, they fomented private discords, and encouraged them to wreak their vengeance against each other; nay, even taught them how to surprise their opponents, and furnished them with fire-arms, with which to dispatch them more effectually and expeditiously.