used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading The Jew, finding there was no escape, acknowledged that he was worthy of death, but entreated that the noble Captain would have pity on his white beard.
(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 Several men were stationed ready to seize the Jew, and at the same moment he and all his men were then suddenly made prisoners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Several men were stationed ready to seize the Jew, and at the same moment he and all his men were then suddenly made prisoners.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading The Jew, finding there was no escape, acknowledged that he was worthy of death, but entreated that the noble Captain would have pity on his white beard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Jew, on finding himself bound, complained bitterly of the way he had been treated, having trusted to the safe conduct which had been given him.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading The Jew, on finding himself bound, complained bitterly of the way he had been treated, having trusted to the safe conduct which had been given him.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
confined by bonds
From this reading The Jew, on finding himself bound, complained bitterly of the way he had been treated, having trusted to the safe conduct which had been given him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Jew, finding there was no escape, acknowledged that he was worthy of death, but entreated that the noble Captain would have pity on his white beard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Jew, finding there was no escape, acknowledged that he was worthy of death, but entreated that the noble Captain would have pity on his white beard.
Captain-Major
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From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
Coelho
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From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading The Jew, on finding himself bound, complained bitterly of the way he had been treated, having trusted to the safe conduct which had been given him.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The Jew, on finding himself bound, complained bitterly of the way he had been treated, having trusted to the safe conduct which had been given him.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Jew, finding there was no escape, acknowledged that he was worthy of death, but entreated that the noble Captain would have pity on his white beard.
entreated
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From this reading The Jew, finding there was no escape, acknowledged that he was worthy of death, but entreated that the noble Captain would have pity on his white beard.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The Jew, finding there was no escape, acknowledged that he was worthy of death, but entreated that the noble Captain would have pity on his white beard.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The Jew, on finding himself bound, complained bitterly of the way he had been treated, having trusted to the safe conduct which had been given him.
flogged
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From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
fusta
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From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Jew, on finding himself bound, complained bitterly of the way he had been treated, having trusted to the safe conduct which had been given him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Jew, on finding himself bound, complained bitterly of the way he had been treated, having trusted to the safe conduct which had been given him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Jew, finding there was no escape, acknowledged that he was worthy of death, but entreated that the noble Captain would have pity on his white beard.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Jew, on finding himself bound, complained bitterly of the way he had been treated, having trusted to the safe conduct which had been given him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several men were stationed ready to seize the Jew, and at the same moment he and all his men were then suddenly made prisoners.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Jew, on finding himself bound, complained bitterly of the way he had been treated, having trusted to the safe conduct which had been given him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Jew, on finding himself bound, complained bitterly of the way he had been treated, having trusted to the safe conduct which had been given him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Several men were stationed ready to seize the Jew, and at the same moment he and all his men were then suddenly made prisoners.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading Several men were stationed ready to seize the Jew, and at the same moment he and all his men were then suddenly made prisoners.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Several men were stationed ready to seize the Jew, and at the same moment he and all his men were then suddenly made prisoners.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
a particular point in time
From this reading Several men were stationed ready to seize the Jew, and at the same moment he and all his men were then suddenly made prisoners.
Nicolas
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From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
not any; not one
From this reading The Jew, finding there was no escape, acknowledged that he was worthy of death, but entreated that the noble Captain would have pity on his white beard.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The Jew, finding there was no escape, acknowledged that he was worthy of death, but entreated that the noble Captain would have pity on his white beard.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading The Jew, finding there was no escape, acknowledged that he was worthy of death, but entreated that the noble Captain would have pity on his white beard.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Several men were stationed ready to seize the Jew, and at the same moment he and all his men were then suddenly made prisoners.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Several men were stationed ready to seize the Jew, and at the same moment he and all his men were then suddenly made prisoners.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The Jew, on finding himself bound, complained bitterly of the way he had been treated, having trusted to the safe conduct which had been given him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Several men were stationed ready to seize the Jew, and at the same moment he and all his men were then suddenly made prisoners.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading Several men were stationed ready to seize the Jew, and at the same moment he and all his men were then suddenly made prisoners.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several men were stationed ready to seize the Jew, and at the same moment he and all his men were then suddenly made prisoners.
transport commercially
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Several men were stationed ready to seize the Jew, and at the same moment he and all his men were then suddenly made prisoners.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Several men were stationed ready to seize the Jew, and at the same moment he and all his men were then suddenly made prisoners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Several men were stationed ready to seize the Jew, and at the same moment he and all his men were then suddenly made prisoners.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Jew, finding there was no escape, acknowledged that he was worthy of death, but entreated that the noble Captain would have pity on his white beard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading The Captain-Major replied that he was aware of the treachery that he had intended, and that he should be flogged, and tortured by having hot fat poured on him, if he refused to confess his evil intentions.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The Jew, on finding himself bound, complained bitterly of the way he had been treated, having trusted to the safe conduct which had been given him.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading The Jew, on finding himself bound, complained bitterly of the way he had been treated, having trusted to the safe conduct which had been given him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Jew, on finding himself bound, complained bitterly of the way he had been treated, having trusted to the safe conduct which had been given him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several men were stationed ready to seize the Jew, and at the same moment he and all his men were then suddenly made prisoners.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Jew, on finding himself bound, complained bitterly of the way he had been treated, having trusted to the safe conduct which had been given him.
a Caucasian
From this reading The Jew, finding there was no escape, acknowledged that he was worthy of death, but entreated that the noble Captain would have pity on his white beard.
which person or people
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Captain-Major now ordered Nicolas Coelho, who was in the other ship, to come with a boat full of armed men, on the side where the fusta lay, and to board and capture her crew.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The Jew, finding there was no escape, acknowledged that he was worthy of death, but entreated that the noble Captain would have pity on his white beard.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Jew, finding there was no escape, acknowledged that he was worthy of death, but entreated that the noble Captain would have pity on his white beard.
