Chapter VI

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

From this reading The luxury of a change of clothes and a good bath, was delightful to me.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

later than; following

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

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

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

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

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading The luxury of a change of clothes and a good bath, was delightful to me.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Tom had two of my shirts, which he had washed in his best manner, and hid for me.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

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From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

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

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The luxury of a change of clothes and a good bath, was delightful to me.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

clothing in general

From this reading The luxury of a change of clothes and a good bath, was delightful to me.

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

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

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading The luxury of a change of clothes and a good bath, was delightful to me.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

-ing form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

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

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

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

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

set up or found

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

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

From this reading The luxury of a change of clothes and a good bath, was delightful to me.

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

From this reading Tom had two of my shirts, which he had washed in his best manner, and hid for me.

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

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Tom had two of my shirts, which he had washed in his best manner, and hid for me.

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

From this reading Tom had two of my shirts, which he had washed in his best manner, and hid for me.

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

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

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

From this reading Tom had two of my shirts, which he had washed in his best manner, and hid for me.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

the act of departing

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading The luxury of a change of clothes and a good bath, was delightful to me.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Tom had two of my shirts, which he had washed in his best manner, and hid for me.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

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From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

the act of removing

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading Tom had two of my shirts, which he had washed in his best manner, and hid for me.

past form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

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

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

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From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

carry out

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

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

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

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

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

male cat

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Tom had two of my shirts, which he had washed in his best manner, and hid for me.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

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

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Tom had two of my shirts, which he had washed in his best manner, and hid for me.

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

From this reading I was allowed to take possession of my state-room, and found some few of my personal effects lying about the vessel, which I took the liberty of taking possession of.

which person or people

From this reading After my removal to the Florida, I made myself comparatively comfortable, with the help of my steward Tom, who seemed as if he could never do enough for me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida.