used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
AchievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
in addition
From this reading The garrison from Maracaibo had also fled to her forts.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading But ample time had been given to the citizens of Gibraltar to prepare for a vigorous defence.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But if any resistance were offered, the city should be laid in ashes and every individual put to the sword.
ArmamentnounUS /ˈɑːrməmənt/
weaponry used by military or naval force
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading But if any resistance were offered, the city should be laid in ashes and every individual put to the sword.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But ample time had been given to the citizens of Gibraltar to prepare for a vigorous defence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if any resistance were offered, the city should be laid in ashes and every individual put to the sword.
CaptureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading But ample time had been given to the citizens of Gibraltar to prepare for a vigorous defence.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
ConferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
CorrespondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
DefencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
DisastersnounUS /dɪˈzæstərz/
plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But if any resistance were offered, the city should be laid in ashes and every individual put to the sword.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
an act that fails
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
Fire-Ship
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From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The garrison from Maracaibo had also fled to her forts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
fortsnounUS /fɔːrts/
plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The garrison from Maracaibo had also fled to her forts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The garrison from Maracaibo had also fled to her forts.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The garrison from Maracaibo had also fled to her forts.
GibraltarnounUS /dʒɪˈbrɔːltər/
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 _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But ample time had been given to the citizens of Gibraltar to prepare for a vigorous defence.
the head of a state government
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But ample time had been given to the citizens of Gibraltar to prepare for a vigorous defence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The garrison from Maracaibo had also fled to her forts.
not accessible to view
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
Hiding-place
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From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But if any resistance were offered, the city should be laid in ashes and every individual put to the sword.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But if any resistance were offered, the city should be laid in ashes and every individual put to the sword.
set down according to a plan
From this reading But if any resistance were offered, the city should be laid in ashes and every individual put to the sword.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
Maracaibonoun
a port city in northwestern Venezuela; a major oil center
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But if any resistance were offered, the city should be laid in ashes and every individual put to the sword.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
PerilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
PiratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading But ample time had been given to the citizens of Gibraltar to prepare for a vigorous defence.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But if any resistance were offered, the city should be laid in ashes and every individual put to the sword.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading But if any resistance were offered, the city should be laid in ashes and every individual put to the sword.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
express in words
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
ShoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
unusual or striking
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading But if any resistance were offered, the city should be laid in ashes and every individual put to the sword.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But ample time had been given to the citizens of Gibraltar to prepare for a vigorous defence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
valuablesnounUS /ˈvæljəbəlz/
plural of “valuable” — something of value
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading But ample time had been given to the citizens of Gibraltar to prepare for a vigorous defence.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But if any resistance were offered, the city should be laid in ashes and every individual put to the sword.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Before Morgan weighed anchor for his expedition to Gibraltar, he sent two Spanish prisoners to the city to say that if they made a peaceable surrender of the place, without attempting to conceal or carry off their valuables, their lives should be spared.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading _Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo._ Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.--The Hidden Ships.--The Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.--Disasters and Failure.--Capture of the Spanish Ships.--The Retreat Commenced.--Peril of the Pirates.--Singular Correspondence.--Strength of the Spanish Armament.--The Public Conference of the Pirates.--The Naval Battle.--The Fire-Ship.--Wonderful Achievement of the Pirates.
