used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
(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 THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Moreover, the inhabitants of the isle were not by any means all French.
subject to appointment
From this reading Even the governors, appointed by France, were in hearty sympathy with the freebooters and were no better than their fellows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Even the governors, appointed by France, were in hearty sympathy with the freebooters and were no better than their fellows.
breedsnounUS /briːdz/
plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
BRETHRENnounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
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 THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
buccanning
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From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even the governors, appointed by France, were in hearty sympathy with the freebooters and were no better than their fellows.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
DonsnounUS /dɑːnz/
plural of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
emprizing
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From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the governors, appointed by France, were in hearty sympathy with the freebooters and were no better than their fellows.
at any time
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Even the governors, appointed by France, were in hearty sympathy with the freebooters and were no better than their fellows.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Even the governors, appointed by France, were in hearty sympathy with the freebooters and were no better than their fellows.
freebooters
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From this reading Even the governors, appointed by France, were in hearty sympathy with the freebooters and were no better than their fellows.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
governorsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
plural of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading Even the governors, appointed by France, were in hearty sympathy with the freebooters and were no better than their fellows.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Even the governors, appointed by France, were in hearty sympathy with the freebooters and were no better than their fellows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even the governors, appointed by France, were in hearty sympathy with the freebooters and were no better than their fellows.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Moreover, the inhabitants of the isle were not by any means all French.
intentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtents/
plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Moreover, the inhabitants of the isle were not by any means all French.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
most important element
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Moreover, the inhabitants of the isle were not by any means all French.
the force of workers available
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the inhabitants of the isle were not by any means all French.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
not any; not one
From this reading Even the governors, appointed by France, were in hearty sympathy with the freebooters and were no better than their fellows.
nominallyadverbUS /ˈnɑːmənəli/
in name only
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Moreover, the inhabitants of the isle were not by any means all French.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
PortuguesenounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡiːz/
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
PrincipallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
refugeesnounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒiz/
plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
semi-wildadjective
partially wild
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
sprinklingnounUS /ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Even the governors, appointed by France, were in hearty sympathy with the freebooters and were no better than their fellows.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even the governors, appointed by France, were in hearty sympathy with the freebooters and were no better than their fellows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even the governors, appointed by France, were in hearty sympathy with the freebooters and were no better than their fellows.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Attracted by the freedom of the place, the opportunities for the semi-wild life of buccanning, in its original sense, and the chances of “emprizing,” as they put it, against the Dons, adventurous souls from far and near flocked to Tortuga.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
Tortuga
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From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even the governors, appointed by France, were in hearty sympathy with the freebooters and were no better than their fellows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even the governors, appointed by France, were in hearty sympathy with the freebooters and were no better than their fellows.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Principally they were English or French, but there were not a few Dutch, a number of Portuguese, a sprinkling of Spanish, and an endless number of mixed breeds and men without any definite country.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE BRETHREN OF THE MAIN Although from the time that handful of refugees took Tortuga from the Spaniards the island was nominally French, yet it was ever, to all intents and purposes, buccaneer.
