adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
AgranounUS /ˈæɡrə/
a city in northern India; former capital of the Mogul empire; site of the Taj Mahal
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Mrs. Beresford had just come on deck to enjoy the balmy morning.
Beresford
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From this reading Mrs. Beresford had just come on deck to enjoy the balmy morning.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Beresford had just come on deck to enjoy the balmy morning.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading “Sharpe,” said Dodd, in a tone that conveyed no suspicion to the new-comer, “set the royals and flying jib.--Port!”
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Mrs. Beresford had just come on deck to enjoy the balmy morning.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
dilates
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From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
Dodd
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From this reading “Hush,” said Dodd doggedly; “the lady!”
doggedlyadverbUS /ˈdɔːɡədli/
with obstinate determination
From this reading “Hush,” said Dodd doggedly; “the lady!”
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
ejaculations
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From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mrs. Beresford had just come on deck to enjoy the balmy morning.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading “Sharpe,” said Dodd, in a tone that conveyed no suspicion to the new-comer, “set the royals and flying jib.--Port!”
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Beresford had just come on deck to enjoy the balmy morning.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
HushverbUS /hʌʃ/
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading “Hush,” said Dodd doggedly; “the lady!”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
jibverbUS /dʒɪb/
refuse to comply
From this reading “Sharpe,” said Dodd, in a tone that conveyed no suspicion to the new-comer, “set the royals and flying jib.--Port!”
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Beresford had just come on deck to enjoy the balmy morning.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Hush,” said Dodd doggedly; “the lady!”
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mrs. Beresford had just come on deck to enjoy the balmy morning.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Beresford had just come on deck to enjoy the balmy morning.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
new-comer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Sharpe,” said Dodd, in a tone that conveyed no suspicion to the new-comer, “set the royals and flying jib.--Port!”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “Sharpe,” said Dodd, in a tone that conveyed no suspicion to the new-comer, “set the royals and flying jib.--Port!”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
PortnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading “Sharpe,” said Dodd, in a tone that conveyed no suspicion to the new-comer, “set the royals and flying jib.--Port!”
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
royalsnounUS /ˈrɔɪəlz/
plural of “royal” — a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast
From this reading “Sharpe,” said Dodd, in a tone that conveyed no suspicion to the new-comer, “set the royals and flying jib.--Port!”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Hush,” said Dodd doggedly; “the lady!”
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Sharpe,” said Dodd, in a tone that conveyed no suspicion to the new-comer, “set the royals and flying jib.--Port!”
shakesnounUS /ʃeɪks/
plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
Sharpe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Sharpe,” said Dodd, in a tone that conveyed no suspicion to the new-comer, “set the royals and flying jib.--Port!”
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/
dependable
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading “Sharpe,” said Dodd, in a tone that conveyed no suspicion to the new-comer, “set the royals and flying jib.--Port!”
teethnounUS /tiːθ/
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Sharpe,” said Dodd, in a tone that conveyed no suspicion to the new-comer, “set the royals and flying jib.--Port!”
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Beresford had just come on deck to enjoy the balmy morning.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Sharpe,” said Dodd, in a tone that conveyed no suspicion to the new-comer, “set the royals and flying jib.--Port!”
unwaryadjectiveUS /ənˈweri/
not alert to danger or deception
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE way the pirate dropped the mask, showed his black teeth, and bore up in chase, was terrible: so dilates and bounds the sudden tiger on his unwary prey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were stout hearts among the officers of the peaceable _Agra_; but danger in a new form shakes the brave, and this was their first pirate: their dismay broke out in ejaculations not loud but deep.
