Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On the Henry sailed the pirate Thomas, now discovered to be the notorious Stede Bonnet, and a very quiet and respectful man he was.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading As has been seen before, Bonnet was a man able to adapt himself to circumstances.

make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

From this reading As has been seen before, Bonnet was a man able to adapt himself to circumstances.

later than; following

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As has been seen before, Bonnet was a man able to adapt himself to circumstances.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading On the Henry sailed the pirate Thomas, now discovered to be the notorious Stede Bonnet, and a very quiet and respectful man he was.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As has been seen before, Bonnet was a man able to adapt himself to circumstances.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As has been seen before, Bonnet was a man able to adapt himself to circumstances.

a country on the northeastern coast of Central America on the Caribbean; formerly under British control

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading As has been seen before, Bonnet was a man able to adapt himself to circumstances.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading It was really touching to see how this cursing and raging pirate deported himself as a meek and uncomplaining gentleman.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

showing deference

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

past form of “deport” — behave in a certain manner

From this reading It was really touching to see how this cursing and raging pirate deported himself as a meek and uncomplaining gentleman.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading On the Henry sailed the pirate Thomas, now discovered to be the notorious Stede Bonnet, and a very quiet and respectful man he was.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

a man of refinement

From this reading It was really touching to see how this cursing and raging pirate deported himself as a meek and uncomplaining gentleman.

the act of departing

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

a belt of parks or rural land surrounding a town or city

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As has been seen before, Bonnet was a man able to adapt himself to circumstances.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

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 On the Henry sailed the pirate Thomas, now discovered to be the notorious Stede Bonnet, and a very quiet and respectful man he was.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading As has been seen before, Bonnet was a man able to adapt himself to circumstances.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading On the Henry sailed the pirate Thomas, now discovered to be the notorious Stede Bonnet, and a very quiet and respectful man he was.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading It was really touching to see how this cursing and raging pirate deported himself as a meek and uncomplaining gentleman.

worth remembering

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

a form of address for a man

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading On the Henry sailed the pirate Thomas, now discovered to be the notorious Stede Bonnet, and a very quiet and respectful man he was.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading On the Henry sailed the pirate Thomas, now discovered to be the notorious Stede Bonnet, and a very quiet and respectful man he was.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the Henry sailed the pirate Thomas, now discovered to be the notorious Stede Bonnet, and a very quiet and respectful man he was.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading On the Henry sailed the pirate Thomas, now discovered to be the notorious Stede Bonnet, and a very quiet and respectful man he was.

with low volume

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading It was really touching to see how this cursing and raging pirate deported himself as a meek and uncomplaining gentleman.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was really touching to see how this cursing and raging pirate deported himself as a meek and uncomplaining gentleman.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading On the Henry sailed the pirate Thomas, now discovered to be the notorious Stede Bonnet, and a very quiet and respectful man he was.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As has been seen before, Bonnet was a man able to adapt himself to circumstances.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the Henry sailed the pirate Thomas, now discovered to be the notorious Stede Bonnet, and a very quiet and respectful man he was.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading On the Henry sailed the pirate Thomas, now discovered to be the notorious Stede Bonnet, and a very quiet and respectful man he was.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

arousing affect

From this reading It was really touching to see how this cursing and raging pirate deported himself as a meek and uncomplaining gentleman.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

not complaining

From this reading It was really touching to see how this cursing and raging pirate deported himself as a meek and uncomplaining gentleman.

not noticed

From this reading There never was a more demure counting-house clerk than was Bonnet at Belize; there never was an humbler dependent than the almost unnoticed Bonnet after he had joined Blackbeard's fleet before Charles Town, and there never was a more deferential and respectful prisoner than Stede Bonnet on board the Henry.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the Henry sailed the pirate Thomas, now discovered to be the notorious Stede Bonnet, and a very quiet and respectful man he was.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

at the time that

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BONNET AND GREENWAY PART COMPANY It was three days after this memorable combat--for the vessels engaged in it needed considerable repairs--when Mr. Rhett of Charles Town sailed down the Cape Fear River with his five vessels--the two with which he had entered it, the pirate Royal James, and the two prizes of the latter, which had waited quietly up the river to see how matters were going to turn out.