Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading 29--30.

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

From this reading 29--30.

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

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

(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 ‘Excellent--why this is the best fooling when all is done.’

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

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

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

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

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

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

on or to one side

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading ‘Excellent--why this is the best fooling when all is done.’

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

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

United States lawyer and politician who advocated free silver and prosecuted John Scopes (1925) for teaching evolution in a Tennessee high school (1860-1925)

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

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

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading ‘Excellent--why this is the best fooling when all is done.’

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading ‘Excellent--why this is the best fooling when all is done.’

a deliberately false or improbable account

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility

From this reading ‘Excellent--why this is the best fooling when all is done.’

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

usually; as a rule

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

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

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

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

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

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

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

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

From this reading Twelfth Night, II. iii.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Twelfth Night, II. iii.

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

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

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

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

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

From this reading ‘Excellent--why this is the best fooling when all is done.’

plural of “jacket” — a short coat

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

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

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

splendid or imposing in size or appearance

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

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

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Twelfth Night, II. iii.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

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

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

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

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

add pepper to

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

seen in the mind as a mental image

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

any competition

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

sweetened red wine and orange or lemon juice with soda water

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

morally degraded

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

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

From this reading ‘Excellent--why this is the best fooling when all is done.’

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

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

From this reading ‘Excellent--why this is the best fooling when all is done.’

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

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

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

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading Twelfth Night, II. iii.

plural of “tyrant” — a cruel and oppressive dictator

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

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

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

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

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

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

From this reading I confess that I did not promise myself much pleasure from my cruise ashore; somehow or other I had made up my mind to believe, that in Jamaica, putting aside the magnificence and natural beauty of the face of he country, there was little to interest me.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

at the time that

From this reading ‘Excellent--why this is the best fooling when all is done.’

a Caucasian

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

which person or people

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading ‘Excellent--why this is the best fooling when all is done.’

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading I had pictured to myself the slaves--a miserable, squalid, half fed, ill-clothed, over-worked race--and their masters, and the white inhabitants generally, as an unwholesome-looking crew of saffron faced tyrants, who wore straw hats with umbrella brims, wide trowsers, and calico jackets, living on pepper pot and land crabs, and drinking sangaree and smoking cigars the whole day; in a word, that all that Bryan Edwards and others had written regarding the civilisation of the West Indies was a fable.