Chapter XVII

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

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

of or relating to or responsible for administration

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

quick or skillful or adept in action or thought

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

(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 All hands were employed in butchering, salting, and storing away the meat in preparation for sea.

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

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

weaponry used by military or naval force

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

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

From this reading All hands were employed in butchering, salting, and storing away the meat in preparation for sea.

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

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

the business of a butcher

From this reading All hands were employed in butchering, salting, and storing away the meat in preparation for sea.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

being one more than seven

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading All hands were employed in butchering, salting, and storing away the meat in preparation for sea.

plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

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

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All hands were employed in butchering, salting, and storing away the meat in preparation for sea.

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

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

the act of searching for food and provisions

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

the head of a state government

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

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

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading All hands were employed in butchering, salting, and storing away the meat in preparation for sea.

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

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

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

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

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

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

an island in the West Indies

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

ten 10s

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

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

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

a port city in northwestern Venezuela; a major oil center

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

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

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading All hands were employed in butchering, salting, and storing away the meat in preparation for sea.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

possessive form of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading All hands were employed in butchering, salting, and storing away the meat in preparation for sea.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

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

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

unrestrained merrymaking

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

the act of adding salt to food

From this reading All hands were employed in butchering, salting, and storing away the meat in preparation for sea.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading All hands were employed in butchering, salting, and storing away the meat in preparation for sea.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

showing scarcely suppressed anger

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

-ing form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading All hands were employed in butchering, salting, and storing away the meat in preparation for sea.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

a maneuver in a game or conversation

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

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

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

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

From this reading They were sent in within two days.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

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

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

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

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They were sent in within two days.

except if; if not

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

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

From this reading They were sent in within two days.

which person or people

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Returning with his fleet to the mouth of the lake, Morgan sent word to Admiral Espinosa that he had, on board his ships, between two and three hundred prisoners, including one hundred and fifty sailors of the Spanish fleet, who were captured in the Marquesas.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading _A New Expedition Planned._ The Threat to Espinosa.--Adroit Stratagem.--Wonderful Escape.--The Storm.--Revelry at Jamaica.--History of Hispaniola.--Plan of a New Expedition.--The Foraging Ships.--Morgan’s Administrative Energies.--Return of the Foragers.--Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.--Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.--Preparations to Sail.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Morgan, in the self-assurance of triumph, sent word to the governor of Maracaibo, that unless he sent him, within eight days, five hundred beef cattle, the city of Maracaibo should be reduced to smouldering ruins.