Chapter VIII

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

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

later than; following

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

(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 THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

Having no one else present.

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

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

From this reading But the period for which it had been pawned was near to run out, and Rupert was anxious to resume command on the first day it was due to be surrendered to him.

eagerly desirous

From this reading But the period for which it had been pawned was near to run out, and Rupert was anxious to resume command on the first day it was due to be surrendered to him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.

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

From this reading But the period for which it had been pawned was near to run out, and Rupert was anxious to resume command on the first day it was due to be surrendered to him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

placed in a grave

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the period for which it had been pawned was near to run out, and Rupert was anxious to resume command on the first day it was due to be surrendered to him.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.

an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

a large galleon sailed in the Mediterranean as a merchantman

From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.

brought together in one place

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading But the period for which it had been pawned was near to run out, and Rupert was anxious to resume command on the first day it was due to be surrendered to him.

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From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

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From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But the period for which it had been pawned was near to run out, and Rupert was anxious to resume command on the first day it was due to be surrendered to him.

offensive to the mind

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

command with authority

From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading But the period for which it had been pawned was near to run out, and Rupert was anxious to resume command on the first day it was due to be surrendered to him.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading On what employ it had been used, no rumour had reached him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But the period for which it had been pawned was near to run out, and Rupert was anxious to resume command on the first day it was due to be surrendered to him.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the period for which it had been pawned was near to run out, and Rupert was anxious to resume command on the first day it was due to be surrendered to him.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.

the head of a state government

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

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

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

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

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On what employ it had been used, no rumour had reached him.

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

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

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

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

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

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On what employ it had been used, no rumour had reached him.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

a wandering knight travelling in search of adventure

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

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

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading But the period for which it had been pawned was near to run out, and Rupert was anxious to resume command on the first day it was due to be surrendered to him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

very recently

From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.

not any; not one

From this reading On what employ it had been used, no rumour had reached him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

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

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On what employ it had been used, no rumour had reached him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But the period for which it had been pawned was near to run out, and Rupert was anxious to resume command on the first day it was due to be surrendered to him.

past form of “pawn” — leave as a guarantee in return for money

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

an amount of time

From this reading But the period for which it had been pawned was near to run out, and Rupert was anxious to resume command on the first day it was due to be surrendered to him.

a human being

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading On what employ it had been used, no rumour had reached him.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.

getting something back again

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

take up or begin anew

From this reading But the period for which it had been pawned was near to run out, and Rupert was anxious to resume command on the first day it was due to be surrendered to him.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading On what employ it had been used, no rumour had reached him.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading But the period for which it had been pawned was near to run out, and Rupert was anxious to resume command on the first day it was due to be surrendered to him.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading But the period for which it had been pawned was near to run out, and Rupert was anxious to resume command on the first day it was due to be surrendered to him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

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

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

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

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

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

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

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

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading On what employ it had been used, no rumour had reached him.

a constellation in the southern hemisphere between Carina and Pyxis

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

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

From this reading In the first place there was plunder from his other ventures to be collected, and this, after the buccaneer fashion, Rupert had buried in spots known to himself alone, and in the second place, in the hurry of cutting out the carrack from La Vela harbour, no one had troubled to notice that she was not victualled.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.

migratory

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

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

From this reading But the period for which it had been pawned was near to run out, and Rupert was anxious to resume command on the first day it was due to be surrendered to him.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.

used to ask for information about something

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From this reading THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET Now during all these weary adventurous weeks in which he had been wandering about the Caribbean, more like a humble knight-errant of old than a modern prince of birth, Rupert had never forgotten that he had pawned the King's fleet to that detestable person, Monsieur D'Ogeron, the Governor of Tortuga.