adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This was a slight that at another time Captain Blood would not have borne for a moment.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
BloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
borneverbUS /bɔːrn/
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading This was a slight that at another time Captain Blood would not have borne for a moment.
buccaneersnounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːrz/
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 During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at present, in his odd frame of mind, and its divorcement from piracy, he was content to smile his utter contempt of the French General.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
capitulationnounUS /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/
a document containing the terms of surrender
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Not so, however, his captains, and still less his men.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
contemptnounUS /kənˈtempt/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading But at present, in his odd frame of mind, and its divorcement from piracy, he was content to smile his utter contempt of the French General.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading But at present, in his odd frame of mind, and its divorcement from piracy, he was content to smile his utter contempt of the French General.
councilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
divorcementnoun
the legal dissolution of a marriage
From this reading But at present, in his odd frame of mind, and its divorcement from piracy, he was content to smile his utter contempt of the French General.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading But at present, in his odd frame of mind, and its divorcement from piracy, he was content to smile his utter contempt of the French General.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading But at present, in his odd frame of mind, and its divorcement from piracy, he was content to smile his utter contempt of the French General.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But at present, in his odd frame of mind, and its divorcement from piracy, he was content to smile his utter contempt of the French General.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But at present, in his odd frame of mind, and its divorcement from piracy, he was content to smile his utter contempt of the French General.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This was a slight that at another time Captain Blood would not have borne for a moment.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But at present, in his odd frame of mind, and its divorcement from piracy, he was content to smile his utter contempt of the French General.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Not so, however, his captains, and still less his men.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But at present, in his odd frame of mind, and its divorcement from piracy, he was content to smile his utter contempt of the French General.
lanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Not so, however, his captains, and still less his men.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Not so, however, his captains, and still less his men.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But at present, in his odd frame of mind, and its divorcement from piracy, he was content to smile his utter contempt of the French General.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading This was a slight that at another time Captain Blood would not have borne for a moment.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
Nuestra
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From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
oddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/
not divisible by two
From this reading But at present, in his odd frame of mind, and its divorcement from piracy, he was content to smile his utter contempt of the French General.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
piracynounUS /ˈpaɪrəsi/
hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it
From this reading But at present, in his odd frame of mind, and its divorcement from piracy, he was content to smile his utter contempt of the French General.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
Poupa
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From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But at present, in his odd frame of mind, and its divorcement from piracy, he was content to smile his utter contempt of the French General.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
reductionnounUS /rəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of decreasing or reducing something
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
Rivarol
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From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
SenoranounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːrə/
a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English “Mrs” or “madam”
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading This was a slight that at another time Captain Blood would not have borne for a moment.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But at present, in his odd frame of mind, and its divorcement from piracy, he was content to smile his utter contempt of the French General.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not so, however, his captains, and still less his men.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Not so, however, his captains, and still less his men.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was a slight that at another time Captain Blood would not have borne for a moment.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a slight that at another time Captain Blood would not have borne for a moment.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
treasure-house
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From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading But at present, in his odd frame of mind, and its divorcement from piracy, he was content to smile his utter contempt of the French General.
utterlyadverbUS /ˈʌtərli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading During the capitulation and for some time after, Captain Blood and the greater portion of his buccaneers had been at their post on the heights of Nuestra Senora de la Poupa, utterly in ignorance of what was taking place.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Blood, although the man chiefly, if not solely, responsible for the swift reduction of the city, which was proving a veritable treasure-house, was not even shown the consideration of being called to the council of officers which with M. de Rivarol determined the terms of the capitulation.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was a slight that at another time Captain Blood would not have borne for a moment.
