used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
(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 Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mary Hamilton and Ellen Armstrong Captured and conveyed to the Pirate Palace.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading _Mary Hamilton and Ellen Armstrong Captured and conveyed to the Pirate Palace.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sweet Ellen murmured to herself that the horrible forebodings she had in reference to the island, were but the precursor of what might be expected.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
Blackbeardnoun
an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading Contemplated Escape--Frustrated by Blackbeard.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
BrignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
Briton's
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From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Contemplated Escape--Frustrated by Blackbeard.
CapturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading _Mary Hamilton and Ellen Armstrong Captured and conveyed to the Pirate Palace.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
ContemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Contemplated Escape--Frustrated by Blackbeard.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading _Mary Hamilton and Ellen Armstrong Captured and conveyed to the Pirate Palace.
Ellen
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From this reading _Mary Hamilton and Ellen Armstrong Captured and conveyed to the Pirate Palace.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Contemplated Escape--Frustrated by Blackbeard.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Sweet Ellen murmured to herself that the horrible forebodings she had in reference to the island, were but the precursor of what might be expected.
femalesnounUS /ˈfiːmeɪlz/
plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
forebodings
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From this reading Sweet Ellen murmured to herself that the horrible forebodings she had in reference to the island, were but the precursor of what might be expected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
FrustratedadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Contemplated Escape--Frustrated by Blackbeard.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sweet Ellen murmured to herself that the horrible forebodings she had in reference to the island, were but the precursor of what might be expected.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading _Mary Hamilton and Ellen Armstrong Captured and conveyed to the Pirate Palace.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sweet Ellen murmured to herself that the horrible forebodings she had in reference to the island, were but the precursor of what might be expected.
provoking horror
From this reading Sweet Ellen murmured to herself that the horrible forebodings she had in reference to the island, were but the precursor of what might be expected.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading _Mary Hamilton and Ellen Armstrong Captured and conveyed to the Pirate Palace.
meanestadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnəst/
superlative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Sweet Ellen murmured to herself that the horrible forebodings she had in reference to the island, were but the precursor of what might be expected.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading Sweet Ellen murmured to herself that the horrible forebodings she had in reference to the island, were but the precursor of what might be expected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading _Mary Hamilton and Ellen Armstrong Captured and conveyed to the Pirate Palace.
PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading _Mary Hamilton and Ellen Armstrong Captured and conveyed to the Pirate Palace.
pirate'snounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
possessive form of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
precursornounUS /priˈkɜːrsər/
a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)
From this reading Sweet Ellen murmured to herself that the horrible forebodings she had in reference to the island, were but the precursor of what might be expected.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Sweet Ellen murmured to herself that the horrible forebodings she had in reference to the island, were but the precursor of what might be expected.
remorselessadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɔːrsləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
ruffians
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From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
ruthlesslyadverbUS /ˈruːθləsli/
in a ruthless manner
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Sweet Ellen murmured to herself that the horrible forebodings she had in reference to the island, were but the precursor of what might be expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mary Hamilton and Ellen Armstrong Captured and conveyed to the Pirate Palace.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mary Hamilton and Ellen Armstrong Captured and conveyed to the Pirate Palace.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ellen afterwards conveyed on board the Pirate Brig._ In spite of their entreaties, the females were ruthlessly torn away from their companions, and conducted by these remorseless ruffians to the pirate's palace.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Sweet Ellen murmured to herself that the horrible forebodings she had in reference to the island, were but the precursor of what might be expected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mary then thought, that the beauty and loveliness of the island, which, but a few hours previous she would not have exchanged for all England, she would now gladly quit for the meanest spot on Briton's Isle.
