1680
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From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
6
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From this reading Ringrose, the historian of the buccaneers, was there; Dampier the buccaneer naturalist [6]; Wafer the surgeon; Watling and Gayny; Jobson the chemist; Coxon and Sawkins and many another.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
adeptadjectiveUS /əˈdept/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
(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 At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Ringrose, the historian of the buccaneers, was there; Dampier the buccaneer naturalist [6]; Wafer the surgeon; Watling and Gayny; Jobson the chemist; Coxon and Sawkins and many another.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
Bartholomew
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From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
buccaneernounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːr/
someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading Ringrose, the historian of the buccaneers, was there; Dampier the buccaneer naturalist [6]; Wafer the surgeon; Watling and Gayny; Jobson the chemist; Coxon and Sawkins and many another.
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 THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
CaribbeannounUS /kərˈɪbiən/
an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
chemistnounUS /ˈkemɪst/
a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading Ringrose, the historian of the buccaneers, was there; Dampier the buccaneer naturalist [6]; Wafer the surgeon; Watling and Gayny; Jobson the chemist; Coxon and Sawkins and many another.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
companionableadjective
suggestive of companionship
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
contemporariesnounUS /kənˈtempəreriz/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
corsairs
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From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
Coxon
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From this reading Ringrose, the historian of the buccaneers, was there; Dampier the buccaneer naturalist [6]; Wafer the surgeon; Watling and Gayny; Jobson the chemist; Coxon and Sawkins and many another.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
Dampier
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From this reading Ringrose, the historian of the buccaneers, was there; Dampier the buccaneer naturalist [6]; Wafer the surgeon; Watling and Gayny; Jobson the chemist; Coxon and Sawkins and many another.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
dubbedverbUS /dʌbd/
inflected form of “dub” — give a nickname to
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
divisible by two
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
followernounUS /ˈfɑːloʊər/
a person who accepts the leadership of another
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
set up or found
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
brought together in one place
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
Gayny
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From this reading Ringrose, the historian of the buccaneers, was there; Dampier the buccaneer naturalist [6]; Wafer the surgeon; Watling and Gayny; Jobson the chemist; Coxon and Sawkins and many another.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
ten 10s
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
IsthmusnounUS /ˈɪsməs/
a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
Jobson
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From this reading Ringrose, the historian of the buccaneers, was there; Dampier the buccaneer naturalist [6]; Wafer the surgeon; Watling and Gayny; Jobson the chemist; Coxon and Sawkins and many another.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
most important element
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
the force of workers available
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
make reference to
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
NAGGINGadjectiveUS /ˈnæɡɪŋ/
continually complaining or faultfinding
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
naturalistnounUS /ˈnætʃərələst/
an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms
From this reading Ringrose, the historian of the buccaneers, was there; Dampier the buccaneer naturalist [6]; Wafer the surgeon; Watling and Gayny; Jobson the chemist; Coxon and Sawkins and many another.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
not any; not one
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
noteworthyadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtwɜːrði/
worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
outdoverbUS /ˌaʊtˈduː/
be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
PanamanounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
pickingsnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋz/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
piratingverbUS /ˈpaɪrətɪŋ/
-ing form of “pirate” — copy illegally; of published material
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
redoubtableadjectiveUS /riˈdaʊtəbəl/
inspiring fear
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
Ringrose
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From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
sailing-master
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From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
Sawkins
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From this reading Ringrose, the historian of the buccaneers, was there; Dampier the buccaneer naturalist [6]; Wafer the surgeon; Watling and Gayny; Jobson the chemist; Coxon and Sawkins and many another.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
the act of searching for something
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
Sharp'snounUS /ʃɑːrps/
possessive form of “sharp” — a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
term of address for a man
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
slangverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Ringrose, the historian of the buccaneers, was there; Dampier the buccaneer naturalist [6]; Wafer the surgeon; Watling and Gayny; Jobson the chemist; Coxon and Sawkins and many another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ringrose, the historian of the buccaneers, was there; Dampier the buccaneer naturalist [6]; Wafer the surgeon; Watling and Gayny; Jobson the chemist; Coxon and Sawkins and many another.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
the act of using
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
WafernounUS /ˈweɪfər/
a small adhesive disk of paste; used to seal letters
From this reading Ringrose, the historian of the buccaneers, was there; Dampier the buccaneer naturalist [6]; Wafer the surgeon; Watling and Gayny; Jobson the chemist; Coxon and Sawkins and many another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
Watling
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From this reading Ringrose, the historian of the buccaneers, was there; Dampier the buccaneer naturalist [6]; Wafer the surgeon; Watling and Gayny; Jobson the chemist; Coxon and Sawkins and many another.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among this choice assortment of companionable spirits were many noteworthy pirates, for Sharp had great deeds in view and aimed to outdo the redoubtable Sir Henry Morgan himself.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading At all events, Sharp evidently found the pickings of the Spanish Main and its neighboring waters too poor for his liking, and, seeking richer fields for his art, gathered together a wild and daring company of some three hundred and fifty men and in April, 1680, sailed for the Isthmus of Panama.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Of Sharp’s earlier days of pirating we know little, but that he was an adept follower of the profession we may be sure, for his contemporaries spoke of him as “that sea artist and valiant commander” and, to use a slang expression, it took some pirate to win such praise from the corsairs of the Caribbean.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE “DANGEROUS VOYAGE” AND THE EFFECT OF A NAGGING TONGUE No story of the West Indies in their relation to the buccaneers would be complete without some mention of Bartholomew Sharp and his marvelous cruise, which even Ringrose, his sailing-master and historian, dubbed “The Dangerous Voyage.”
