used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Since the Greek verb _peirao_ means literally “to attempt,” so it had the secondary meaning of “to try one’s fortune in thieving on sea.”
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The very meaning of the word, as you will find on referring to a Greek dictionary, indicates one who _attempts_ to rob.
for the reason that
From this reading In classical times there was a species of Mediterranean craft which was a light, swift vessel called a _myoparo_ because it was chiefly used by pirates.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In classical times there was a species of Mediterranean craft which was a light, swift vessel called a _myoparo_ because it was chiefly used by pirates.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In classical times there was a species of Mediterranean craft which was a light, swift vessel called a _myoparo_ because it was chiefly used by pirates.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading In classical times there was a species of Mediterranean craft which was a light, swift vessel called a _myoparo_ because it was chiefly used by pirates.
clashingadjectiveUS /ˈklæʃɪŋ/
sharply and harshly discordant
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading In classical times there was a species of Mediterranean craft which was a light, swift vessel called a _myoparo_ because it was chiefly used by pirates.
conjureverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒər/
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
being joined in close association
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading In classical times there was a species of Mediterranean craft which was a light, swift vessel called a _myoparo_ because it was chiefly used by pirates.
dare-devils
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From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading The very meaning of the word, as you will find on referring to a Greek dictionary, indicates one who _attempts_ to rob.
EARLIESTadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
opinion or judgment
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The very meaning of the word, as you will find on referring to a Greek dictionary, indicates one who _attempts_ to rob.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Since the Greek verb _peirao_ means literally “to attempt,” so it had the secondary meaning of “to try one’s fortune in thieving on sea.”
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The very meaning of the word, as you will find on referring to a Greek dictionary, indicates one who _attempts_ to rob.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the Greek verb _peirao_ means literally “to attempt,” so it had the secondary meaning of “to try one’s fortune in thieving on sea.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The very meaning of the word, as you will find on referring to a Greek dictionary, indicates one who _attempts_ to rob.
inseparablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbli/
without possibility of separation
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In classical times there was a species of Mediterranean craft which was a light, swift vessel called a _myoparo_ because it was chiefly used by pirates.
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In classical times there was a species of Mediterranean craft which was a light, swift vessel called a _myoparo_ because it was chiefly used by pirates.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading Since the Greek verb _peirao_ means literally “to attempt,” so it had the secondary meaning of “to try one’s fortune in thieving on sea.”
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The very meaning of the word, as you will find on referring to a Greek dictionary, indicates one who _attempts_ to rob.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Since the Greek verb _peirao_ means literally “to attempt,” so it had the secondary meaning of “to try one’s fortune in thieving on sea.”
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading In classical times there was a species of Mediterranean craft which was a light, swift vessel called a _myoparo_ because it was chiefly used by pirates.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
myoparo
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From this reading In classical times there was a species of Mediterranean craft which was a light, swift vessel called a _myoparo_ because it was chiefly used by pirates.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The very meaning of the word, as you will find on referring to a Greek dictionary, indicates one who _attempts_ to rob.
on one occasion
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The very meaning of the word, as you will find on referring to a Greek dictionary, indicates one who _attempts_ to rob.
one's
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From this reading Since the Greek verb _peirao_ means literally “to attempt,” so it had the secondary meaning of “to try one’s fortune in thieving on sea.”
go across or through
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
peirao
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From this reading Since the Greek verb _peirao_ means literally “to attempt,” so it had the secondary meaning of “to try one’s fortune in thieving on sea.”
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 THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
PIRATESnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The very meaning of the word, as you will find on referring to a Greek dictionary, indicates one who _attempts_ to rob.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading The very meaning of the word, as you will find on referring to a Greek dictionary, indicates one who _attempts_ to rob.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading Since the Greek verb _peirao_ means literally “to attempt,” so it had the secondary meaning of “to try one’s fortune in thieving on sea.”
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the Greek verb _peirao_ means literally “to attempt,” so it had the secondary meaning of “to try one’s fortune in thieving on sea.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading In classical times there was a species of Mediterranean craft which was a light, swift vessel called a _myoparo_ because it was chiefly used by pirates.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
express a supposition
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
moving very fast
From this reading In classical times there was a species of Mediterranean craft which was a light, swift vessel called a _myoparo_ because it was chiefly used by pirates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
thievingnounUS /ˈθiːvɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Since the Greek verb _peirao_ means literally “to attempt,” so it had the secondary meaning of “to try one’s fortune in thieving on sea.”
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In classical times there was a species of Mediterranean craft which was a light, swift vessel called a _myoparo_ because it was chiefly used by pirates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The very meaning of the word, as you will find on referring to a Greek dictionary, indicates one who _attempts_ to rob.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Since the Greek verb _peirao_ means literally “to attempt,” so it had the secondary meaning of “to try one’s fortune in thieving on sea.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
the act of using
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In classical times there was a species of Mediterranean craft which was a light, swift vessel called a _myoparo_ because it was chiefly used by pirates.
verbnounUS /vɜːrb/
the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
From this reading Since the Greek verb _peirao_ means literally “to attempt,” so it had the secondary meaning of “to try one’s fortune in thieving on sea.”
precisely as stated
From this reading The very meaning of the word, as you will find on referring to a Greek dictionary, indicates one who _attempts_ to rob.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading In classical times there was a species of Mediterranean craft which was a light, swift vessel called a _myoparo_ because it was chiefly used by pirates.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In classical times there was a species of Mediterranean craft which was a light, swift vessel called a _myoparo_ because it was chiefly used by pirates.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
which person or people
From this reading The very meaning of the word, as you will find on referring to a Greek dictionary, indicates one who _attempts_ to rob.
belonging to which person
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The very meaning of the word, as you will find on referring to a Greek dictionary, indicates one who _attempts_ to rob.
willsnounUS /wɪlz/
plural of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The very meaning of the word, as you will find on referring to a Greek dictionary, indicates one who _attempts_ to rob.
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE EARLIEST PIRATES I suppose there are few words in use which at once suggest so much romantic adventure as the words pirate and piracy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You instantly conjure up in your mind a wealth of excitement, a clashing of lawless wills, and there pass before your eyes a number of desperate dare-devils whose life and occupation are inseparably connected with the sea.
