used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Landing of the Earl of Derwentwater and his party upon the Isle--Its Enchanted Scenery.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
Blackbeardnoun
an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
BrazilnounUS /brəˈzɪl/
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
Derwentwater
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From this reading Landing of the Earl of Derwentwater and his party upon the Isle--Its Enchanted Scenery.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Landing of the Earl of Derwentwater and his party upon the Isle--Its Enchanted Scenery.
EnchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Landing of the Earl of Derwentwater and his party upon the Isle--Its Enchanted Scenery.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Landing of the Earl of Derwentwater and his party upon the Isle--Its Enchanted Scenery.
ten 10s
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading _The Island of Trinidad.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Landing of the Earl of Derwentwater and his party upon the Isle--Its Enchanted Scenery.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Landing of the Earl of Derwentwater and his party upon the Isle--Its Enchanted Scenery.
LandingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Landing of the Earl of Derwentwater and his party upon the Isle--Its Enchanted Scenery.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
marinersnounUS /ˈmerənərz/
plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
NotoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Island of Trinidad.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Landing of the Earl of Derwentwater and his party upon the Isle--Its Enchanted Scenery.
an amount of time
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
ScenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading Landing of the Earl of Derwentwater and his party upon the Isle--Its Enchanted Scenery.
sequesteredadjectiveUS /sɪˈkwestərd/
providing privacy or seclusion
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
SituatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Unnatural Sounds.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Island of Trinidad.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
TrinidadnounUS /ˈtrɪnɪdæd/
an island in West Indies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela
From this reading _The Island of Trinidad.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
UnnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading Unnatural Sounds.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Landing of the Earl of Derwentwater and his party upon the Isle--Its Enchanted Scenery.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading This beautiful island, although a lovely and sequestered spot, has been for various general reasons, but rarely visited by the hardy mariners of the deep, and never permanently settled or inhabited by man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sudden appearance of the Notorious Pirate Blackbeard._ Situated upon the broad bosom of the vast Atlantic Ocean, about two hundred leagues from the coast of Brazil, is a small but fertile island, which has retained from the period of its first discovery, the familiar name of Trinidad.
