Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

anew

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

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

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

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

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Taking with him twelve men, they set out by boat up the river.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading "Were there not enough carpenters and builders in Cheapside and Hampstead that the lords of the Colony must needs hunt out these ja-speaking lubbers from Zuider-Zee?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Taking with him twelve men, they set out by boat up the river.

plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading "Were there not enough carpenters and builders in Cheapside and Hampstead that the lords of the Colony must needs hunt out these ja-speaking lubbers from Zuider-Zee?

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From this reading "Were there not enough carpenters and builders in Cheapside and Hampstead that the lords of the Colony must needs hunt out these ja-speaking lubbers from Zuider-Zee?

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

having a coating; covered with an outer layer or film; often used in combination

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

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 "Were there not enough carpenters and builders in Cheapside and Hampstead that the lords of the Colony must needs hunt out these ja-speaking lubbers from Zuider-Zee?

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

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

characterized by great determination

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

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

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Were there not enough carpenters and builders in Cheapside and Hampstead that the lords of the Colony must needs hunt out these ja-speaking lubbers from Zuider-Zee?

at any time

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

comparative of “fat” — having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

death of a person

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

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

From this reading "Were there not enough carpenters and builders in Cheapside and Hampstead that the lords of the Colony must needs hunt out these ja-speaking lubbers from Zuider-Zee?

an old form of “has”

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

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

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Taking with him twelve men, they set out by boat up the river.

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

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading "Were there not enough carpenters and builders in Cheapside and Hampstead that the lords of the Colony must needs hunt out these ja-speaking lubbers from Zuider-Zee?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

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

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

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

From this reading "Were there not enough carpenters and builders in Cheapside and Hampstead that the lords of the Colony must needs hunt out these ja-speaking lubbers from Zuider-Zee?

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

a former village on the James River in Virginia to the north of Norfolk; site of the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

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

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

for more time

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Were there not enough carpenters and builders in Cheapside and Hampstead that the lords of the Colony must needs hunt out these ja-speaking lubbers from Zuider-Zee?

plural of “lubber” — an awkward stupid person

From this reading "Were there not enough carpenters and builders in Cheapside and Hampstead that the lords of the Colony must needs hunt out these ja-speaking lubbers from Zuider-Zee?

the force of workers available

From this reading Taking with him twelve men, they set out by boat up the river.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Were there not enough carpenters and builders in Cheapside and Hampstead that the lords of the Colony must needs hunt out these ja-speaking lubbers from Zuider-Zee?

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading "Were there not enough carpenters and builders in Cheapside and Hampstead that the lords of the Colony must needs hunt out these ja-speaking lubbers from Zuider-Zee?

not any; not one

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Taking with him twelve men, they set out by boat up the river.

above and across; more than

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

Indian chief and founder of the Powhatan confederacy of tribes in eastern Virginia; father of Pocahontas (1550?-1618)

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

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

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

someone who has red hair

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

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

From this reading Taking with him twelve men, they set out by boat up the river.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Taking with him twelve men, they set out by boat up the river.

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

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

plural of “storehouse” — a depository for goods

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Taking with him twelve men, they set out by boat up the river.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "Were there not enough carpenters and builders in Cheapside and Hampstead that the lords of the Colony must needs hunt out these ja-speaking lubbers from Zuider-Zee?

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

From this reading Taking with him twelve men, they set out by boat up the river.

a diluting agent

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

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

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Taking with him twelve men, they set out by boat up the river.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Taking with him twelve men, they set out by boat up the river.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

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

From this reading "Were there not enough carpenters and builders in Cheapside and Hampstead that the lords of the Colony must needs hunt out these ja-speaking lubbers from Zuider-Zee?

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From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

during the time that

From this reading "I doubt not," said John Russell as they sailed along the James, now no longer muddy as in the summer but coated with bluish ice in the shallows, "I doubt not that those fat Dutchmen the Council sent over to build a house for Powhatan--what need hath he of a Christian house?--have grown fatter than ever upon his good victuals while we be wasting thinner day by day."

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading "I have no liking for those foreigners," exclaimed Ratcliffe, watching with greedy eyes a flock of redhead ducks that flew up from one of the little bays as the boat approached, wishing he could shoot them for his dinner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Taking with him twelve men, they set out by boat up the river.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A DANGEROUS SUPPER Some months later, the first of the year 1609, there was again grave danger of starvation at Jamestown, and Smith, remembering the full storehouses at Werowocomoco, determined to go and purchase from Powhatan what was needed.

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

From this reading "Were there not enough carpenters and builders in Cheapside and Hampstead that the lords of the Colony must needs hunt out these ja-speaking lubbers from Zuider-Zee?