Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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From this reading He sailed to the West Indies in the year 1666, in the service of the French West India Company.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

(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 A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was a mild-mannered man, and, although he was a pirate, he eventually laid aside the pistol, the musket, and the cutlass, and took up the pen,--a very uncommon weapon for a buccaneer.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

on or to one side

From this reading He was a mild-mannered man, and, although he was a pirate, he eventually laid aside the pistol, the musket, and the cutlass, and took up the pen,--a very uncommon weapon for a buccaneer.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This man was John Esquemeling, supposed by some to be a Dutchman, and by others a native of France.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading He was a mild-mannered man, and, although he was a pirate, he eventually laid aside the pistol, the musket, and the cutlass, and took up the pen,--a very uncommon weapon for a buccaneer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This man was John Esquemeling, supposed by some to be a Dutchman, and by others a native of France.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He sailed to the West Indies in the year 1666, in the service of the French West India Company.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors

From this reading He was a mild-mannered man, and, although he was a pirate, he eventually laid aside the pistol, the musket, and the cutlass, and took up the pen,--a very uncommon weapon for a buccaneer.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

your usual mood

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

a native or inhabitant of Holland

From this reading This man was John Esquemeling, supposed by some to be a Dutchman, and by others a native of France.

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From this reading This man was John Esquemeling, supposed by some to be a Dutchman, and by others a native of France.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading He was a mild-mannered man, and, although he was a pirate, he eventually laid aside the pistol, the musket, and the cutlass, and took up the pen,--a very uncommon weapon for a buccaneer.

at any time

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading This man was John Esquemeling, supposed by some to be a Dutchman, and by others a native of France.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading He sailed to the West Indies in the year 1666, in the service of the French West India Company.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading He sailed to the West Indies in the year 1666, in the service of the French West India Company.

plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company

From this reading He sailed to the West Indies in the year 1666, in the service of the French West India Company.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading This man was John Esquemeling, supposed by some to be a Dutchman, and by others a native of France.

set down according to a plan

From this reading He was a mild-mannered man, and, although he was a pirate, he eventually laid aside the pistol, the musket, and the cutlass, and took up the pen,--a very uncommon weapon for a buccaneer.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a mild-mannered man, and, although he was a pirate, he eventually laid aside the pistol, the musket, and the cutlass, and took up the pen,--a very uncommon weapon for a buccaneer.

behaving in or having a mild or gentle manner

From this reading He was a mild-mannered man, and, although he was a pirate, he eventually laid aside the pistol, the musket, and the cutlass, and took up the pen,--a very uncommon weapon for a buccaneer.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen

From this reading He was a mild-mannered man, and, although he was a pirate, he eventually laid aside the pistol, the musket, and the cutlass, and took up the pen,--a very uncommon weapon for a buccaneer.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading This man was John Esquemeling, supposed by some to be a Dutchman, and by others a native of France.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

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From this reading This man was John Esquemeling, supposed by some to be a Dutchman, and by others a native of France.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading He was a mild-mannered man, and, although he was a pirate, he eventually laid aside the pistol, the musket, and the cutlass, and took up the pen,--a very uncommon weapon for a buccaneer.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading He was a mild-mannered man, and, although he was a pirate, he eventually laid aside the pistol, the musket, and the cutlass, and took up the pen,--a very uncommon weapon for a buccaneer.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading He sailed to the West Indies in the year 1666, in the service of the French West India Company.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading He sailed to the West Indies in the year 1666, in the service of the French West India Company.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

required or under orders

From this reading This man was John Esquemeling, supposed by some to be a Dutchman, and by others a native of France.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

express in words

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This man was John Esquemeling, supposed by some to be a Dutchman, and by others a native of France.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading He was a mild-mannered man, and, although he was a pirate, he eventually laid aside the pistol, the musket, and the cutlass, and took up the pen,--a very uncommon weapon for a buccaneer.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was a mild-mannered man, and, although he was a pirate, he eventually laid aside the pistol, the musket, and the cutlass, and took up the pen,--a very uncommon weapon for a buccaneer.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was a mild-mannered man, and, although he was a pirate, he eventually laid aside the pistol, the musket, and the cutlass, and took up the pen,--a very uncommon weapon for a buccaneer.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading He was a mild-mannered man, and, although he was a pirate, he eventually laid aside the pistol, the musket, and the cutlass, and took up the pen,--a very uncommon weapon for a buccaneer.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading He sailed to the West Indies in the year 1666, in the service of the French West India Company.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

which person or people

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A Pirate Author In the days which we are considering there were all sorts of pirates, some of whom gained much reputation in one way and some in another, but there was one of them who had a disposition different from that of any of his fellows.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He was a regular pirate, but it is not likely that he ever did much fighting, for, as he took great pride in the brave deeds of the Brethren of the Coast, he would have been sure to tell us of his own if he had ever performed any.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading He sailed to the West Indies in the year 1666, in the service of the French West India Company.