used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
Bartolomeo
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From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
Braid-Beard
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BrethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Braid-Beard Rehearses The Origin Of The Isle Of Rogues Judge not things by their names.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
designationnounUS /ˌdezəɡˈneɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading Ohonoo was its designation, in other words the Land of Rogues.
desperadoesnounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊz/
plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
Dieppe
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From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading This, the maxim illustrated respecting the isle toward which we were sailing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ohonoo was its designation, in other words the Land of Rogues.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Ohonoo was its designation, in other words the Land of Rogues.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Braid-Beard Rehearses The Origin Of The Isle Of Rogues Judge not things by their names.
kidneynounUS /ˈkɪdni/
either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
L'Ollonais
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From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Ohonoo was its designation, in other words the Land of Rogues.
maximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading This, the maxim illustrated respecting the isle toward which we were sailing.
Montbars
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From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Braid-Beard Rehearses The Origin Of The Isle Of Rogues Judge not things by their names.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Braid-Beard Rehearses The Origin Of The Isle Of Rogues Judge not things by their names.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Braid-Beard Rehearses The Origin Of The Isle Of Rogues Judge not things by their names.
Ohonoo
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From this reading Ohonoo was its designation, in other words the Land of Rogues.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
OriginnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Braid-Beard Rehearses The Origin Of The Isle Of Rogues Judge not things by their names.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ohonoo was its designation, in other words the Land of Rogues.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
RehearsesverbUS /riˈhɜːrsɪz/
third-person singular of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading Braid-Beard Rehearses The Origin Of The Isle Of Rogues Judge not things by their names.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading This, the maxim illustrated respecting the isle toward which we were sailing.
RoguesnounUS /roʊɡz/
plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Braid-Beard Rehearses The Origin Of The Isle Of Rogues Judge not things by their names.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading This, the maxim illustrated respecting the isle toward which we were sailing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Braid-Beard Rehearses The Origin Of The Isle Of Rogues Judge not things by their names.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Braid-Beard Rehearses The Origin Of The Isle Of Rogues Judge not things by their names.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Braid-Beard Rehearses The Origin Of The Isle Of Rogues Judge not things by their names.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, the maxim illustrated respecting the isle toward which we were sailing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
Tortuga
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From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading This, the maxim illustrated respecting the isle toward which we were sailing.
villainsnounUS /ˈvɪlənz/
plural of “villain” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ohonoo was its designation, in other words the Land of Rogues.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This, the maxim illustrated respecting the isle toward which we were sailing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This, the maxim illustrated respecting the isle toward which we were sailing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This, the maxim illustrated respecting the isle toward which we were sailing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So what but a nest of villains and pirates could one fancy it to be: a downright Tortuga, swarming with “Brethren of the coast,”—such as Montbars, L’Ollonais, Bartolomeo, Peter of Dieppe, and desperadoes of that kidney.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Ohonoo was its designation, in other words the Land of Rogues.
