Chapter III

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

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

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

From this reading But as soon as men built sea-going vessels, then the instinct to rob and pillage on sea became as irresistible as on land.

eagerly desirous

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

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

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But as soon as men built sea-going vessels, then the instinct to rob and pillage on sea became as irresistible as on land.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Might was right, and the weakest went to the bottom.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading But as soon as men built sea-going vessels, then the instinct to rob and pillage on sea became as irresistible as on land.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as soon as men built sea-going vessels, then the instinct to rob and pillage on sea became as irresistible as on land.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

plural of “egyptian” — a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

give extra weight to (a communication)

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

at any time

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

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

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

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

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

a person of French descent

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

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

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading But as soon as men built sea-going vessels, then the instinct to rob and pillage on sea became as irresistible as on land.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading But as soon as men built sea-going vessels, then the instinct to rob and pillage on sea became as irresistible as on land.

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

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading But as soon as men built sea-going vessels, then the instinct to rob and pillage on sea became as irresistible as on land.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

the force of workers available

From this reading But as soon as men built sea-going vessels, then the instinct to rob and pillage on sea became as irresistible as on land.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Might was right, and the weakest went to the bottom.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

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

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

not any; not one

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But as soon as men built sea-going vessels, then the instinct to rob and pillage on sea became as irresistible as on land.

and nothing more

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading But as soon as men built sea-going vessels, then the instinct to rob and pillage on sea became as irresistible as on land.

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 NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

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

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

almost; nearly

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

kick the ball

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Might was right, and the weakest went to the bottom.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading But as soon as men built sea-going vessels, then the instinct to rob and pillage on sea became as irresistible as on land.

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

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

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

From this reading But as soon as men built sea-going vessels, then the instinct to rob and pillage on sea became as irresistible as on land.

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

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

transport commercially

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

in the near future

From this reading But as soon as men built sea-going vessels, then the instinct to rob and pillage on sea became as irresistible as on land.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

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

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But as soon as men built sea-going vessels, then the instinct to rob and pillage on sea became as irresistible as on land.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

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

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.

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

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

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

From this reading THE NORTH SEA PIRATES I am anxious to emphasise the fact that piracy is nearly as old as the ship herself.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Bearing this in mind, and remembering that there was always a good deal of trade from the Continent up the Thames to London, especially in corn, and that there was considerable traffic between Gaul and Britain across the English Channel, it was but natural that the sea-rovers of the north should exist no less than in the south.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading But as soon as men built sea-going vessels, then the instinct to rob and pillage on sea became as irresistible as on land.

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

From this reading Might was right, and the weakest went to the bottom.

superlative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength

From this reading Might was right, and the weakest went to the bottom.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Might was right, and the weakest went to the bottom.

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

From this reading It is extremely improbable that the Egyptians were ever pirates, for the reason that, excepting the expedition to Punt, they confined their navigation practically to the Nile only.