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Buccaneers and pirates of our coasts
Buccaneers and pirates of our coasts

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.
The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.
In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.
All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.
We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.
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Buccaneers and pirates of our coasts

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

Chapter 30 of Buccaneers and pirates of our coasts is here in full — 169 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.
/ðə ˈpaɪrət ʌv ðə ˈberid ˈtreʒər əˈmʌŋ ɔːl ðə ˈpaɪrəts huː hæv ˈfɪɡjərd ɪn ˈhɪstəri ˈledʒənd ɔːr sɔːŋ ðer ɪz wʌn huːz neɪm stændz priˈemənənt æz ðə ˈtɪpəkəl ˈhɪroʊ ʌv ðə ˈdredɪd blæk flæɡ/
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The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.
/ðə neɪm ʌv ðɪs mæn wɪl ˈɪnstəntli raɪz ɪn ðə maɪnd ʌv ˈɔːlmoʊst ˈevəri ˈriːdər fɔːr wen wiː spiːk ʌv ˈpaɪrəts wiː ˈɔːlweɪz θɪŋk ʌv ˈkæptən kɪd/
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In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.
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All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.
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We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.
/wiː duː nɑːt θɪŋk ʌv hɪm æz ə ˈpaɪrət huː keɪm tuː ˈkæri əˈweɪ ðə ˈprɑːpərti ʌv əˈmerəkən ˈsɪtəzənz fɔːr ˈnɪrli ɔːl ðə ˈstɔːriz əˈbaʊt hɪm rɪˈleɪt tuː hɪz ərˈaɪvəl æt ˈdɪfərənt pɔɪnts ɑːn ˈaʊər ʃɔːrz fɔːr ðə soʊl ˈpɜːrpəs ʌv ˈberiɪŋ ənd ðʌs kənˈsiːlɪŋ ðə rɪtʃ ˈtreʒərz wɪtʃ hiː hæd kəˈlektəd ɪn ˈʌðər pɑːrts ʌv ðə wɜːrld/

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burying noun US /ˈberiɪŋ/

concealing something under the ground

From this reading “We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.”

destroyers noun US /dɪˈstrɔɪərz/

plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading “All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.”

Kidd noun US /kɪd/

Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701)

From this reading “The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.”

marine adjective US /mərˈiːn/

of or relating to the sea

From this reading “In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.”

pillagers noun US /ˈpɪlɪdʒərz/

plural of “pillager” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

From this reading “All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.”

preeminent adjective US /priˈemənənt/

greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement

From this reading “The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.”

ruthless adjective US /ˈruːθləs/

without mercy or pity

From this reading “All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.”

typical adjective US /ˈtɪpəkəl/

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading “The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

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

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

blackadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

BuriedadjectiveUS /ˈberid/

placed in a grave

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

buryingnounUS /ˈberiɪŋ/

concealing something under the ground

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

carryverbUS /ˈkæri/

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

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

coastnounUS /koʊst/

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/

brought together in one place

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/

deem to be

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

destroyersnounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪərz/

plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

famenounUS /feɪm/

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

flagnounUS /flæɡ/

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

freebooternoun

someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

KiddnounUS /kɪd/

Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701)

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

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From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

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 In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/

of or relating to the sea

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/

a judge of a probate court

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

partsnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

pillagersnounUS /ˈpɪlɪdʒərz/

plural of “pillager” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/

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

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/

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

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

preeminentadjectiveUS /priˈemənənt/

greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/

possessing material wealth

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

riseverbUS /raɪz/

move upward

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/

without mercy or pity

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

solenounUS /soʊl/

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

songnounUS /sɔːŋ/

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

speakverbUS /spiːk/

express in speech

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

standsnounUS /stændz/

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

TreasurenounUS /ˈtreʒər/

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/

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

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

waysnounUS /weɪz/

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading In fact, however, Captain Kidd was not a typical pirate, for in many ways he was different from the ordinary marine freebooter, especially when we consider him in relation to our own country.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading All other pirates who made themselves notorious on our coast were known as robbers, pillagers, and ruthless destroyers of life and property, but Captain Kidd's fame was of another kind.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading The Pirate of the Buried Treasure Among all the pirates who have figured in history, legend, or song, there is one whose name stands preeminent as the typical hero of the dreaded black flag.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The name of this man will instantly rise in the mind of almost every reader, for when we speak of pirates we always think of Captain Kidd.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading We do not think of him as a pirate who came to carry away the property of American citizens, for nearly all the stories about him relate to his arrival at different points on our shores for the sole purpose of burying and thus concealing the rich treasures which he had collected in other parts of the world.

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