used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BLACKBEARD APPEARS IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HERE was a tragic predicament from which there was no release.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The hope of prolonging their existence by means of raiding the storeroom had ebbed after Joe's investigation.
in addition
From this reading It was realized also that their twittering nerves could not long withstand the darkness and suspense once the brig had put out to sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLACKBEARD APPEARS IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HERE was a tragic predicament from which there was no release.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading BLACKBEARD APPEARS IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HERE was a tragic predicament from which there was no release.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
for the reason that
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
BLACKBEARDnoun
an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading BLACKBEARD APPEARS IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HERE was a tragic predicament from which there was no release.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading It was realized also that their twittering nerves could not long withstand the darkness and suspense once the brig had put out to sea.
BRIMSTONEnounUS /ˈbrɪmstoʊn/
an old name for sulfur
From this reading BLACKBEARD APPEARS IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HERE was a tragic predicament from which there was no release.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The hope of prolonging their existence by means of raiding the storeroom had ebbed after Joe's investigation.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
Cockrell
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From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was realized also that their twittering nerves could not long withstand the darkness and suspense once the brig had put out to sea.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was realized also that their twittering nerves could not long withstand the darkness and suspense once the brig had put out to sea.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
ebbedverbUS /ˈebəd/
past form of “ebb” — flow back or recede
From this reading The hope of prolonging their existence by means of raiding the storeroom had ebbed after Joe's investigation.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The hope of prolonging their existence by means of raiding the storeroom had ebbed after Joe's investigation.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
start firing a weapon
From this reading BLACKBEARD APPEARS IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HERE was a tragic predicament from which there was no release.
with resolute determination
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BLACKBEARD APPEARS IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HERE was a tragic predicament from which there was no release.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading BLACKBEARD APPEARS IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HERE was a tragic predicament from which there was no release.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The hope of prolonging their existence by means of raiding the storeroom had ebbed after Joe's investigation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLACKBEARD APPEARS IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HERE was a tragic predicament from which there was no release.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The hope of prolonging their existence by means of raiding the storeroom had ebbed after Joe's investigation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was realized also that their twittering nerves could not long withstand the darkness and suspense once the brig had put out to sea.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
Joe
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From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
Joe's
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From this reading The hope of prolonging their existence by means of raiding the storeroom had ebbed after Joe's investigation.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
lockersnounUS /ˈlɑːkərz/
plural of “locker” — a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was realized also that their twittering nerves could not long withstand the darkness and suspense once the brig had put out to sea.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
maroonedadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The hope of prolonging their existence by means of raiding the storeroom had ebbed after Joe's investigation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
mutineersnounUS /ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪrz/
plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading It was realized also that their twittering nerves could not long withstand the darkness and suspense once the brig had put out to sea.
not any; not one
From this reading BLACKBEARD APPEARS IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HERE was a tragic predicament from which there was no release.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was realized also that their twittering nerves could not long withstand the darkness and suspense once the brig had put out to sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
on one occasion
From this reading It was realized also that their twittering nerves could not long withstand the darkness and suspense once the brig had put out to sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
pantries
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From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading BLACKBEARD APPEARS IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HERE was a tragic predicament from which there was no release.
prolongingverbUS /proʊˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “prolong” — lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading The hope of prolonging their existence by means of raiding the storeroom had ebbed after Joe's investigation.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was realized also that their twittering nerves could not long withstand the darkness and suspense once the brig had put out to sea.
raidingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading The hope of prolonging their existence by means of raiding the storeroom had ebbed after Joe's investigation.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It was realized also that their twittering nerves could not long withstand the darkness and suspense once the brig had put out to sea.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading BLACKBEARD APPEARS IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HERE was a tragic predicament from which there was no release.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It was realized also that their twittering nerves could not long withstand the darkness and suspense once the brig had put out to sea.
storeroomnounUS /ˈstɔːrruːm/
a room in which things are stored
From this reading The hope of prolonging their existence by means of raiding the storeroom had ebbed after Joe's investigation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading It was realized also that their twittering nerves could not long withstand the darkness and suspense once the brig had put out to sea.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The hope of prolonging their existence by means of raiding the storeroom had ebbed after Joe's investigation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BLACKBEARD APPEARS IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HERE was a tragic predicament from which there was no release.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading BLACKBEARD APPEARS IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HERE was a tragic predicament from which there was no release.
twittering
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From this reading It was realized also that their twittering nerves could not long withstand the darkness and suspense once the brig had put out to sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLACKBEARD APPEARS IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HERE was a tragic predicament from which there was no release.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
in or at the place that
From this reading Such provisions as had been broken out of bulk were kept in lockers and pantries on deck where they were convenient to the galley and forecastle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BLACKBEARD APPEARS IN FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HERE was a tragic predicament from which there was no release.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Jack Cockrell was firmly convinced that Blackbeard must have recognized him that day in the swamp while Joe felt no less certain that he was marked for death because he had been one of the party of marooned mutineers.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading It was realized also that their twittering nerves could not long withstand the darkness and suspense once the brig had put out to sea.
