AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
areasnounUS /ˈeriəz/
plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The Persian Gulf is to this day not quite the peaceful corner of the globe that undoubtedly some day it will become.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The Persian Gulf is to this day not quite the peaceful corner of the globe that undoubtedly some day it will become.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Persian Gulf is to this day not quite the peaceful corner of the globe that undoubtedly some day it will become.
EuphratesnounUS /juːˈfreɪtiz/
a river in southwestern Asia; flows into the Persian Gulf; was important in the development of several great civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
at any time
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
favoured
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From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The Persian Gulf is to this day not quite the peaceful corner of the globe that undoubtedly some day it will become.
GULFnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
gun-running
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From this reading It is still patrolled by the Royal Navy for various reasons, including the prevention of gun-running.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
how
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From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
a single distinct event
From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading It is still patrolled by the Royal Navy for various reasons, including the prevention of gun-running.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Persian Gulf is to this day not quite the peaceful corner of the globe that undoubtedly some day it will become.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Persian Gulf is to this day not quite the peaceful corner of the globe that undoubtedly some day it will become.
and nothing more
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
MadagascarnounUS /ˌmædəˈɡæskər/
a republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960
From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
Malabar
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From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
navigatedverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading It is still patrolled by the Royal Navy for various reasons, including the prevention of gun-running.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
others
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From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
patrolledverbUS /pəˈtroʊld/
inflected form of “patrol” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
From this reading It is still patrolled by the Royal Navy for various reasons, including the prevention of gun-running.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The Persian Gulf is to this day not quite the peaceful corner of the globe that undoubtedly some day it will become.
PERSIANnounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
PIRATESnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
piraticaladjective
characteristic of pirates
From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
preventionnounUS /priˈvenʃən/
the act of preventing
From this reading It is still patrolled by the Royal Navy for various reasons, including the prevention of gun-running.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Persian Gulf is to this day not quite the peaceful corner of the globe that undoubtedly some day it will become.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It is still patrolled by the Royal Navy for various reasons, including the prevention of gun-running.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading It is still patrolled by the Royal Navy for various reasons, including the prevention of gun-running.
express in words
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
sea-going
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From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Persian Gulf is to this day not quite the peaceful corner of the globe that undoubtedly some day it will become.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
not in physical motion
From this reading It is still patrolled by the Royal Navy for various reasons, including the prevention of gun-running.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
express a supposition
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
in or at that place or location
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
TigrisnounUS /ˈtaɪɡrəs/
an Asian river; a tributary of the Euphrates River
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Persian Gulf is to this day not quite the peaceful corner of the globe that undoubtedly some day it will become.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The Persian Gulf is to this day not quite the peaceful corner of the globe that undoubtedly some day it will become.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading It is still patrolled by the Royal Navy for various reasons, including the prevention of gun-running.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Madagascar, Malabar, the north coast of Africa, the West Indies—these and others have been the scene, not of one piratical incident, but of scores.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF We have seen throughout this volume that there have always been certain geographical areas which have been favoured by pirates as their suitable sphere for roving.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Persian Gulf is to this day not quite the peaceful corner of the globe that undoubtedly some day it will become.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Just how long the Persian Gulf has been navigated it would be impossible to say: but there is every reason to suppose that if the first kind of boat which ever floated was seen on the Tigris or Euphrates, the first sea-going craft was observed in the Persian Gulf.
