used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the house of Uncle Peter Forbes they rested at their ease and planned sedate careers for themselves.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even the treasure ceased to be uppermost in their lively discussions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
Blackbeardnoun
an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
blottedverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
brigantinenounUS /ˌbrɪɡənˈtiːn/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
BUCCANEERnounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːr/
someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
careersnounUS /kərˈɪrz/
plural of “career” — the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In the house of Uncle Peter Forbes they rested at their ease and planned sedate careers for themselves.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Even the treasure ceased to be uppermost in their lively discussions.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
CherokeenounUS /ˈtʃerəkiː/
the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
Cockrell
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From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Even the treasure ceased to be uppermost in their lively discussions.
move gently or carefully
From this reading In the house of Uncle Peter Forbes they rested at their ease and planned sedate careers for themselves.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the treasure ceased to be uppermost in their lively discussions.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
fiendishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːndɪʃ/
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the house of Uncle Peter Forbes they rested at their ease and planned sedate careers for themselves.
Forbes
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From this reading In the house of Uncle Peter Forbes they rested at their ease and planned sedate careers for themselves.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
Hawkridge
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From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the house of Uncle Peter Forbes they rested at their ease and planned sedate careers for themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the house of Uncle Peter Forbes they rested at their ease and planned sedate careers for themselves.
InletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
Joe
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From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
full of life and energy
From this reading Even the treasure ceased to be uppermost in their lively discussions.
LOYALadjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
not any; not one
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading In the house of Uncle Peter Forbes they rested at their ease and planned sedate careers for themselves.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading In the house of Uncle Peter Forbes they rested at their ease and planned sedate careers for themselves.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading In the house of Uncle Peter Forbes they rested at their ease and planned sedate careers for themselves.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading In the house of Uncle Peter Forbes they rested at their ease and planned sedate careers for themselves.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the house of Uncle Peter Forbes they rested at their ease and planned sedate careers for themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In the house of Uncle Peter Forbes they rested at their ease and planned sedate careers for themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the house of Uncle Peter Forbes they rested at their ease and planned sedate careers for themselves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
tollnounUS /toʊl/
a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Even the treasure ceased to be uppermost in their lively discussions.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading In the house of Uncle Peter Forbes they rested at their ease and planned sedate careers for themselves.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading Even the treasure ceased to be uppermost in their lively discussions.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
at the time that
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER IS LOYAL SORROW mingled with rejoicing when the _King George_ brigantine sailed into Charles Town harbor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The sea fight off Cherokee Inlet had taken a heavy toll of brave seamen and there were vacant chairs and aching hearts ashore, but the fiendish Blackbeard had been blotted out and would no more harry the coast.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Small and rude as was this pioneer settlement, it was most fair and attractive to the eyes of young Master Cockrell and Joe Hawkridge.
