used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But there is many a true word spoken in jest, and Harry Morgan was ever fond of jesting—in earnest.
(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 While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never in the history of this unfortunate town, which had been repeatedly ravished by pirates, were such cruelties and inhumanities practised as by Morgan and his ruffians.
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 Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is many a true word spoken in jest, and Harry Morgan was ever fond of jesting—in earnest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
coupnounUS /kuː/
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
crueltiesnounUS /ˈkruːltiz/
plural of “cruelty” — a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading Never in the history of this unfortunate town, which had been repeatedly ravished by pirates, were such cruelties and inhumanities practised as by Morgan and his ruffians.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
DonsnounUS /dɑːnz/
plural of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading But there is many a true word spoken in jest, and Harry Morgan was ever fond of jesting—in earnest.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
equipverbUS /ɪˈkwɪp/
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
at any time
From this reading But there is many a true word spoken in jest, and Harry Morgan was ever fond of jesting—in earnest.
fervidadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvəd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading But there is many a true word spoken in jest, and Harry Morgan was ever fond of jesting—in earnest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never in the history of this unfortunate town, which had been repeatedly ravished by pirates, were such cruelties and inhumanities practised as by Morgan and his ruffians.
half-joking
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From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading But there is many a true word spoken in jest, and Harry Morgan was ever fond of jesting—in earnest.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Never in the history of this unfortunate town, which had been repeatedly ravished by pirates, were such cruelties and inhumanities practised as by Morgan and his ruffians.
HOW
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From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
inhumanities
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From this reading Never in the history of this unfortunate town, which had been repeatedly ravished by pirates, were such cruelties and inhumanities practised as by Morgan and his ruffians.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading But there is many a true word spoken in jest, and Harry Morgan was ever fond of jesting—in earnest.
jestingadjective
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading But there is many a true word spoken in jest, and Harry Morgan was ever fond of jesting—in earnest.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
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 But there is many a true word spoken in jest, and Harry Morgan was ever fond of jesting—in earnest.
Maracaibonoun
a port city in northwestern Venezuela; a major oil center
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
the force of workers available
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
MORGANnounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
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From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never in the history of this unfortunate town, which had been repeatedly ravished by pirates, were such cruelties and inhumanities practised as by Morgan and his ruffians.
not any; not one
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
PanamanounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
a human being
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Never in the history of this unfortunate town, which had been repeatedly ravished by pirates, were such cruelties and inhumanities practised as by Morgan and his ruffians.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading Never in the history of this unfortunate town, which had been repeatedly ravished by pirates, were such cruelties and inhumanities practised as by Morgan and his ruffians.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
PrincipenounUS /prinˈtʃiːpi/
an island in the Gulf of Guinea that is part of Sao Tome and Principe
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
Puerto
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From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
ravished
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From this reading Never in the history of this unfortunate town, which had been repeatedly ravished by pirates, were such cruelties and inhumanities practised as by Morgan and his ruffians.
recruitverbUS /rəˈkruːt/
register formally as a participant or member
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
remunerativeadjectiveUS /riˈmjuːnərətɪv/
for which money is paid
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading Never in the history of this unfortunate town, which had been repeatedly ravished by pirates, were such cruelties and inhumanities practised as by Morgan and his ruffians.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
ruffians
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From this reading Never in the history of this unfortunate town, which had been repeatedly ravished by pirates, were such cruelties and inhumanities practised as by Morgan and his ruffians.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
in the near future
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading But there is many a true word spoken in jest, and Harry Morgan was ever fond of jesting—in earnest.
not in physical motion
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Never in the history of this unfortunate town, which had been repeatedly ravished by pirates, were such cruelties and inhumanities practised as by Morgan and his ruffians.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there is many a true word spoken in jest, and Harry Morgan was ever fond of jesting—in earnest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Never in the history of this unfortunate town, which had been repeatedly ravished by pirates, were such cruelties and inhumanities practised as by Morgan and his ruffians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Never in the history of this unfortunate town, which had been repeatedly ravished by pirates, were such cruelties and inhumanities practised as by Morgan and his ruffians.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But there is many a true word spoken in jest, and Harry Morgan was ever fond of jesting—in earnest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
twelvemonthnoun
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Never in the history of this unfortunate town, which had been repeatedly ravished by pirates, were such cruelties and inhumanities practised as by Morgan and his ruffians.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
precisely as stated
From this reading Having established his reputation as a buccaneer leader by the successful if not very remunerative attack on Puerto Principe, Morgan proceeded to equip a fleet and recruit men for a still greater coup, which was nothing less than a descent upon Maracaibo.
viceroynounUS /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/
governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there is many a true word spoken in jest, and Harry Morgan was ever fond of jesting—in earnest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Never in the history of this unfortunate town, which had been repeatedly ravished by pirates, were such cruelties and inhumanities practised as by Morgan and his ruffians.
at the time that
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading HOW MORGAN KEPT HIS PROMISE When Morgan sent his pistol and his bullets to the viceroy of Panama with word that he would call for them in person within the twelvemonth, it is doubtful if he dreamed of doing so.
but in spite of that
From this reading While pressing matters delayed him elsewhere and the twelve months passed without his appearance at Panama (for which, no doubt, the viceroy gave fervid thanks to his saints), yet all too soon for the Dons he kept his half-joking promise to the letter.
