used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRUSH WITH BUCCANEERS.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
assortedadjectiveUS /əˈsɔːrtɪd/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
battle-axes
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From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
boarding-pikes
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From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
BonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
BRUSHverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading A BRUSH WITH BUCCANEERS.
BUCCANEERSnounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːrz/
plural of “buccaneer” — someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading A BRUSH WITH BUCCANEERS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
claymores
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From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
Donalblane
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From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
death of a person
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
Muskets
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From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
on the contrary
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
SutherlandnounUS /ˈsʌðərlənd/
Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Muskets and pistols, claymores and short swords, battle-axes and boarding-pikes, they were all hurriedly got out on deck, and each man chose the weapon he thought he could handle to the best advantage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was no lack of arms on board the _Bonnie Scotland_, but they were curiously assorted, and by no means all of the best quality.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
belonging to which person
From this reading Donalblane, whose Highland spirit rather rejoiced at the prospect of a fight, snatched up a sword, which he hung at his belt in addition to his own pair of pistols.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A BRUSH WITH BUCCANEERS.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can we beat the buccaneers, do you think?" he asked, looking up eagerly into the grave face of Mr. Sutherland, whose one thought was for his wife and child.
