1794
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From this reading This Charles Gibbs was born in the State of Rhode Island in the year 1794.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
how long something has existed
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading From one cruelty to another he sunk lower and lower until the inevitable gallows were ready to put an end to his atrocities.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
atrocitiesnounUS /əˈtrɑːsətiz/
plural of “atrocity” — the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading From one cruelty to another he sunk lower and lower until the inevitable gallows were ready to put an end to his atrocities.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
brought into existence
From this reading This Charles Gibbs was born in the State of Rhode Island in the year 1794.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading This Charles Gibbs was born in the State of Rhode Island in the year 1794.
Chesapeake
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From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
a young person of either sex
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading From one cruelty to another he sunk lower and lower until the inevitable gallows were ready to put an end to his atrocities.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading From one cruelty to another he sunk lower and lower until the inevitable gallows were ready to put an end to his atrocities.
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 A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
at any time
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
farm-hand
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From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
gallowsnounUS /ˈɡæloʊz/
an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
From this reading From one cruelty to another he sunk lower and lower until the inevitable gallows were ready to put an end to his atrocities.
GibbsnounUS /ɡɪbz/
United States chemist (1839-1903)
From this reading This Charles Gibbs was born in the State of Rhode Island in the year 1794.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
HornetnounUS /ˈhɔːrnɪt/
large stinging paper wasp
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading From one cruelty to another he sunk lower and lower until the inevitable gallows were ready to put an end to his atrocities.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading This Charles Gibbs was born in the State of Rhode Island in the year 1794.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading From one cruelty to another he sunk lower and lower until the inevitable gallows were ready to put an end to his atrocities.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
not one, and not any
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
NOTORIOUSadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From one cruelty to another he sunk lower and lower until the inevitable gallows were ready to put an end to his atrocities.
PIRATEnounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading From one cruelty to another he sunk lower and lower until the inevitable gallows were ready to put an end to his atrocities.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading From one cruelty to another he sunk lower and lower until the inevitable gallows were ready to put an end to his atrocities.
refractoryadjectiveUS /rəˈfræktəri/
not responding to treatment
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
Rhode
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From this reading This Charles Gibbs was born in the State of Rhode Island in the year 1794.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
sea-robber
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From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
ShannonnounUS /ˈʃænən/
United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001)
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
sloop-of-war
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From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
express in speech
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This Charles Gibbs was born in the State of Rhode Island in the year 1794.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading From one cruelty to another he sunk lower and lower until the inevitable gallows were ready to put an end to his atrocities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Charles Gibbs was born in the State of Rhode Island in the year 1794.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From one cruelty to another he sunk lower and lower until the inevitable gallows were ready to put an end to his atrocities.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From one cruelty to another he sunk lower and lower until the inevitable gallows were ready to put an end to his atrocities.
at the time that
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the sulky, refractory character which he exhibited as a child any reader of human nature could have guessed that his career promised none too well, and when his full powers had been developed he developed finally into a singularly cruel robber of the sea.
which person or people
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NOTORIOUS AMERICAN PIRATE The notorious sea-robber of whom we are to speak in the following chapter has an especial interest for English and American readers, from the fact that he was a member of the _Chesapeake_ during her historic duel with the _Shannon_.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Possessed of that roving spirit which was ever an early characteristic of those who were destined to become pirates, he threw up his work as farm-hand at the age of fifteen, ran away from home and signed on as one of the crew in the United States sloop-of-war _Hornet_.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading This Charles Gibbs was born in the State of Rhode Island in the year 1794.
