used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The skies were bright, the wind was fair, and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream helped to carry her bravely on her way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There will be medicine to take on one side or the other, I swear."
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
Blackbeardnoun
an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
blood-stained
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From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
fearless and daring
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
bombardverbUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrd/
cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading The skies were bright, the wind was fair, and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream helped to carry her bravely on her way.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The skies were bright, the wind was fair, and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream helped to carry her bravely on her way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The skies were bright, the wind was fair, and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream helped to carry her bravely on her way.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
CharterverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrtər/
hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
DICKORY
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From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The skies were bright, the wind was fair, and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream helped to carry her bravely on her way.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
GulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading The skies were bright, the wind was fair, and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream helped to carry her bravely on her way.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The skies were bright, the wind was fair, and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream helped to carry her bravely on her way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
I'll
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From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
staying power
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There will be medicine to take on one side or the other, I swear."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There will be medicine to take on one side or the other, I swear."
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
not often
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
transport commercially
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There will be medicine to take on one side or the other, I swear."
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The skies were bright, the wind was fair, and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream helped to carry her bravely on her way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
straitsnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The skies were bright, the wind was fair, and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream helped to carry her bravely on her way.
STRETCHESnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading There will be medicine to take on one side or the other, I swear."
moving very fast
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
carry out
From this reading There will be medicine to take on one side or the other, I swear."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The skies were bright, the wind was fair, and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream helped to carry her bravely on her way.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
Vince
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From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The skies were bright, the wind was fair, and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream helped to carry her bravely on her way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The skies were bright, the wind was fair, and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream helped to carry her bravely on her way.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The skies were bright, the wind was fair, and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream helped to carry her bravely on her way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DICKORY STRETCHES HIS LEGS There were jolly times on board the swift ship Revenge as she sped through the straits of Florida on her way up the Atlantic coast.
at the time that
From this reading "I shall not let my fine lieutenant suffer for want of drugs," he cried, "and when I reach Charles Town I shall send ashore a boat and procure some; and if the citizens disturb or interfere with my brave fellows, I'll bombard the town.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There will be medicine to take on one side or the other, I swear."
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The skies were bright, the wind was fair, and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream helped to carry her bravely on her way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But young Dickory Charter, with the blood-stained letter of Captain Vince tucked away in the lining of his coat, ate so little, tossed about so much in his berth, turned so pale and spoke so seldom, that the bold Captain Blackbeard declared that he should have some medicine.
