used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
at or in the front
From this reading Turning back was not to be thought of; and going ahead was a matter which required caution.
(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 Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Turning back was not to be thought of; and going ahead was a matter which required caution.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Turning back was not to be thought of; and going ahead was a matter which required caution.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Turning back was not to be thought of; and going ahead was a matter which required caution.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
creeksnounUS /kriːks/
plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
deficientadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪʃənt/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
the act of departing
From this reading Turning back was not to be thought of; and going ahead was a matter which required caution.
Gracias
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From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
only a very short time before
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
inasmuch
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From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
lagoonsnounUS /ləˈɡuːnz/
plural of “lagoon” — a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
immediately past
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Turning back was not to be thought of; and going ahead was a matter which required caution.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
net-work
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From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
Quamwatla
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From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Turning back was not to be thought of; and going ahead was a matter which required caution.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
get by special effort
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Turning back was not to be thought of; and going ahead was a matter which required caution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning back was not to be thought of; and going ahead was a matter which required caution.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Should we be so unfortunate as to get involved in another fight, we could hardly expect to get off so easily as we had done in our last encounter.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
waningnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Turning back was not to be thought of; and going ahead was a matter which required caution.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We knew that a vast net-work of lagoons, rivers, and creeks extended to Cape Gracias, but of the character and disposition of the people, scattered along their tangled shores, we were utterly ignorant.
in or at the place that
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Turning back was not to be thought of; and going ahead was a matter which required caution.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our reception at Quamwatla had certainly not been of a kind to inspire us with the most cheerful anticipations.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Under all the circumstances, we concluded that, inasmuch as our place of refuge seemed secure, and withal was not deficient in resources, it would be the wisest plan to remain where we were until the pursuit, which we were sure would be made, should have been abandoned; or, at least, until the waning of the moon should afford us a dark night, wherein we could pursue our voyage unobserved.
