Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

in addition

From this reading He also brought information that the Cherokee peace delegation had gone to the westward for a conference with Micanopy and other chiefs.

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

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

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

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

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

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

openly declared as such

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He also brought information that the Cherokee peace delegation had gone to the westward for a conference with Micanopy and other chiefs.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

an occurrence of something

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee

From this reading He also brought information that the Cherokee peace delegation had gone to the westward for a conference with Micanopy and other chiefs.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading He also brought information that the Cherokee peace delegation had gone to the westward for a conference with Micanopy and other chiefs.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

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From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

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

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading He also brought information that the Cherokee peace delegation had gone to the westward for a conference with Micanopy and other chiefs.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

the specified day of the month

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

a group of representatives or delegates

From this reading He also brought information that the Cherokee peace delegation had gone to the westward for a conference with Micanopy and other chiefs.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

take in solid food

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

promote over another

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He also brought information that the Cherokee peace delegation had gone to the westward for a conference with Micanopy and other chiefs.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

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

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

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

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

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

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

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

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

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

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

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

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

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

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

a message received and understood

From this reading He also brought information that the Cherokee peace delegation had gone to the westward for a conference with Micanopy and other chiefs.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

come together

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

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From this reading He also brought information that the Cherokee peace delegation had gone to the westward for a conference with Micanopy and other chiefs.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

the next day

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

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

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

and nothing more

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

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

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He also brought information that the Cherokee peace delegation had gone to the westward for a conference with Micanopy and other chiefs.

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

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

above and across; more than

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

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

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

a full supply

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

in an abundant manner

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

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

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

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

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

not in physical motion

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

carry out

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

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From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

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

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

in or at that place or location

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

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

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

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

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

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

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

not suspicious

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading TREACHEROUS CAPTURE OF COACOOCHEE AND OSCEOLA To the great satisfaction of the general of militia commanding at St. Augustine, Coacoochee, unsuspicious of evil, and intent only upon carrying out his avowed purpose of arranging for a new treaty of peace, returned to the city on the exact date he had named.

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From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

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

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

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

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

toward the west

From this reading He also brought information that the Cherokee peace delegation had gone to the westward for a conference with Micanopy and other chiefs.

at the time that

From this reading This, he said, was a small portion of the supply he was collecting for his Indian friends; and, when he went to meet them on the morrow, he should take with him several other wagons laden with provisions, that they might have plenty to eat in case the negotiations were extended over a number of days.

a Caucasian

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading With an honest pride at the success of his negotiations he announced that Osceola, Coa Hadjo, Talmus Hadjo, and others would come in on the following day, and, camping a short distance outside the city, would there await the white commissioners.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The general, still treating the young chief with a lofty consideration, thanked him profusely for his services, and asked as a favor that he would guide a wagon-load of provisions, intended as a present for Osceola and his people, to the place selected for their encampment.