used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
AbsorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
(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 Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am Saved!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
BenevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
CaptivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
the specified day of the month
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
obtain
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
negotiatingverbUS /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
PiratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading I am Saved!
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
belonging to which person
From this reading Absorbed in the pursuit of gain, they were all day occupied in negotiating the sale of their plunder, and for that purpose received on board those traders whose special line it is to buy up stolen goods.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We had hoped that the day would, as usual, bring us some little liberty and fresh air; but the pirates were too busy to heed us.
produce a literary work
From this reading Despair--I write the Date of my Captivity--Benevolence of the Pirates--A Happy Meal--A Steamer in Sight--Flight of the Pirates--Gratitude--Hurrah!
