used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
abjectadjectiveUS /ˈæbdʒekt/
of the most contemptible kind
From this reading Their attitude and deportment showed that they looked upon them as gods, paying worship in the most abject manner.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Their attitude and deportment showed that they looked upon them as gods, paying worship in the most abject manner.
characterized by great determination
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
take in liquids
From this reading In order to show them that his men were but human, the admiral ordered them to eat and drink, that the people might observe that they were but men, as they.
take in solid food
From this reading In order to show them that his men were but human, the admiral ordered them to eat and drink, that the people might observe that they were but men, as they.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
communicated in words
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
in a free manner
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
brought together in one place
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Their attitude and deportment showed that they looked upon them as gods, paying worship in the most abject manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In order to show them that his men were but human, the admiral ordered them to eat and drink, that the people might observe that they were but men, as they.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Their attitude and deportment showed that they looked upon them as gods, paying worship in the most abject manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Their attitude and deportment showed that they looked upon them as gods, paying worship in the most abject manner.
the force of workers available
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In order to show them that his men were but human, the admiral ordered them to eat and drink, that the people might observe that they were but men, as they.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Their attitude and deportment showed that they looked upon them as gods, paying worship in the most abject manner.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
not any; not one
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading In order to show them that his men were but human, the admiral ordered them to eat and drink, that the people might observe that they were but men, as they.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to show them that his men were but human, the admiral ordered them to eat and drink, that the people might observe that they were but men, as they.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading In order to show them that his men were but human, the admiral ordered them to eat and drink, that the people might observe that they were but men, as they.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Their attitude and deportment showed that they looked upon them as gods, paying worship in the most abject manner.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
on the contrary
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In order to show them that his men were but human, the admiral ordered them to eat and drink, that the people might observe that they were but men, as they.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Their attitude and deportment showed that they looked upon them as gods, paying worship in the most abject manner.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The people, seeing these preparations, appeared in large numbers and approached, but their attitude expressed astonishment rather than hostility.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading After his experience of the treachery of the native, the admiral determined to build a fort to protect the party on shore.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Their attitude and deportment showed that they looked upon them as gods, paying worship in the most abject manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In order to show them that his men were but human, the admiral ordered them to eat and drink, that the people might observe that they were but men, as they.
a Caucasian
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading They then, laying down their arms, gathered round the little party of white men; but as they brought their women with them, the admiral concluded that no hostility was intended, and allowed them freely to mix with the whites.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Their attitude and deportment showed that they looked upon them as gods, paying worship in the most abject manner.
