used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Truth to tell he was playing a deep game.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
anew
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
for the reason that
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
Bucklaw
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From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He wanted to learn the governor’s plans for the next afternoon and evening, and thought to do so by proposing this same change.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He wanted to learn the governor’s plans for the next afternoon and evening, and thought to do so by proposing this same change.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Truth to tell he was playing a deep game.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not reckon foolishly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He wanted to learn the governor’s plans for the next afternoon and evening, and thought to do so by proposing this same change.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He wanted to learn the governor’s plans for the next afternoon and evening, and thought to do so by proposing this same change.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
foolishlyadverbUS /ˈfuːlɪʃli/
without good sense or judgment
From this reading He did not reckon foolishly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
FRUITSnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Truth to tell he was playing a deep game.
the head of a state government
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading He wanted to learn the governor’s plans for the next afternoon and evening, and thought to do so by proposing this same change.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He wanted to learn the governor’s plans for the next afternoon and evening, and thought to do so by proposing this same change.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He wanted to learn the governor’s plans for the next afternoon and evening, and thought to do so by proposing this same change.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Truth to tell he was playing a deep game.
proposingverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He wanted to learn the governor’s plans for the next afternoon and evening, and thought to do so by proposing this same change.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He did not reckon foolishly.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He wanted to learn the governor’s plans for the next afternoon and evening, and thought to do so by proposing this same change.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He wanted to learn the governor’s plans for the next afternoon and evening, and thought to do so by proposing this same change.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
express in words
From this reading Truth to tell he was playing a deep game.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He wanted to learn the governor’s plans for the next afternoon and evening, and thought to do so by proposing this same change.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He wanted to learn the governor’s plans for the next afternoon and evening, and thought to do so by proposing this same change.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Truth to tell he was playing a deep game.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to learn the governor’s plans for the next afternoon and evening, and thought to do so by proposing this same change.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FRUITS OF THE LAW Bucklaw having convinced the governor and his friends that down in the Spaniards’ country there was treasure for the finding, was told that he might come again next morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He asked if it might not be late afternoon instead, because he had cargo from the Indies for sale, and in the morning certain merchants were to visit his vessel.
