Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

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

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

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

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

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 The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

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

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

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From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

the head of a state government

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

plural of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

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

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

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

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

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

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

plural of “immigrant” — a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

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

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

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

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

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

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

worth remembering

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

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

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

a numbered list

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

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

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

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

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

in the near future

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

make steady

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

in a swift manner

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

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

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

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

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

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

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.

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

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

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

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

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

From this reading He was an excellent leader, and as soon as he had established his Colony, a steady stream of immigrants poured in from England, though there were troubles and hardships enough for the settlers.

at the time that

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

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

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

a Caucasian

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The Indians wanted cooking utensils, guns, and above all fire-water; guns were more effective than their bows and arrows when they were hunting wild animals, though later, when they became hostile to the white people, the governors did all in their power to prevent traders from furnishing them rifles and ammunition.

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

From this reading The band of emigrants, numbering about a thousand people, had settled in various places, some in Salem, but the majority in the new Colony of Boston, which Governor Winthrop made the capital.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Bradley came over from Salem, and selling his little farm in the forest clearing, started a business in Boston, where he dealt with the Indians, of whom he bought rich and costly furs, which they exchanged for such articles as the white people had to offer.

a late time of life

From this reading THE NEW HOME Six years had swiftly passed by since that memorable landing, and the Massachusetts Company had in this time made fine progress.