Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

anew

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

(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 They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

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

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

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

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

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

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Many of these unfortunates had had nothing to hide, and therefore could give no information to their brutal inquisitors, and others died without telling what they had done with their valuables.

plural of “buccaneer” — someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

not accessible to view

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

lacking protection or support

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

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

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Many of these unfortunates had had nothing to hide, and therefore could give no information to their brutal inquisitors, and others died without telling what they had done with their valuables.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

secured with bastions or fortifications

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

set up or found

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

brought together in one place

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Many of these unfortunates had had nothing to hide, and therefore could give no information to their brutal inquisitors, and others died without telling what they had done with their valuables.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

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

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

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

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Many of these unfortunates had had nothing to hide, and therefore could give no information to their brutal inquisitors, and others died without telling what they had done with their valuables.

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

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

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

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

a message received and understood

From this reading Many of these unfortunates had had nothing to hide, and therefore could give no information to their brutal inquisitors, and others died without telling what they had done with their valuables.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

plural of “inquisitor” — a questioner who is excessively harsh

From this reading Many of these unfortunates had had nothing to hide, and therefore could give no information to their brutal inquisitors, and others died without telling what they had done with their valuables.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

and nothing more

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

engage in

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

the force of workers available

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

a collection of live animals for study or display

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

not any; not one

From this reading Many of these unfortunates had had nothing to hide, and therefore could give no information to their brutal inquisitors, and others died without telling what they had done with their valuables.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Many of these unfortunates had had nothing to hide, and therefore could give no information to their brutal inquisitors, and others died without telling what they had done with their valuables.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Many of these unfortunates had had nothing to hide, and therefore could give no information to their brutal inquisitors, and others died without telling what they had done with their valuables.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

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

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

move hurridly

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

express in words

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Many of these unfortunates had had nothing to hide, and therefore could give no information to their brutal inquisitors, and others died without telling what they had done with their valuables.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

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

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Many of these unfortunates had had nothing to hide, and therefore could give no information to their brutal inquisitors, and others died without telling what they had done with their valuables.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

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

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

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

From this reading They were all forced to go into the great church, and then the pirates, fearing that the Spaniards outside of the town might be reenforced and come back again to attack them, carried a number of cannon into the church and fortified the building.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

plural of “unfortunate” — a person who suffers misfortune

From this reading Many of these unfortunates had had nothing to hide, and therefore could give no information to their brutal inquisitors, and others died without telling what they had done with their valuables.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

plural of “valuable” — something of value

From this reading Many of these unfortunates had had nothing to hide, and therefore could give no information to their brutal inquisitors, and others died without telling what they had done with their valuables.

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

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Many of these unfortunates had had nothing to hide, and therefore could give no information to their brutal inquisitors, and others died without telling what they had done with their valuables.

at the time that

From this reading A Just Reward When L'Olonnois and his buccaneers entered the town of Gibraltar they found that the greater part of the inhabitants had fled, but there were many people left, and these were made prisoners as fast as they were discovered.

in or at the place that

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Many of these unfortunates had had nothing to hide, and therefore could give no information to their brutal inquisitors, and others died without telling what they had done with their valuables.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Many of these unfortunates had had nothing to hide, and therefore could give no information to their brutal inquisitors, and others died without telling what they had done with their valuables.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When this had been done, they felt safe and began to act as if they had been a menagerie of wild beasts let loose upon a body of defenceless men, women, and children.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading Not only did these wretched men rush into the houses, stealing everything valuable they could find and were able to carry away, but when they had gathered together all they could discover they tortured their poor prisoners by every cruel method they could think of, in order to make them tell where more treasures were concealed.