Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
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.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
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.
adventurous
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.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
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.
all
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.
alonenounUS /alone/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
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.
anxious
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
back
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
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.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
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.
birth
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.
buccaneernounUS /ˌbʌkəˈnɪr/
a pirate or sea raider in a specific situation in this story
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.
buried
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.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
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.
captured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.
Caribbean
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.
carrack
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.
collected
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.
command
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Coro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
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.
cutting
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.
D'Ogeron
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.
day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
detestable
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.
direct
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.
due
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
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.
employ
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On what employ it had been used, no rumour had reached him.
fashion
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.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
FLEET
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.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
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.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
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.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
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.
Governor
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.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
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.
harbour
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.
hepronounUS /hiː/
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.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
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.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
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.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
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.
humble
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.
hurry
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.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
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.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On what employ it had been used, no rumour had reached him.
King's
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.
knight-errant
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.
known
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.
La
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.
like
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.
many
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.
modern
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.
Monsieur
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.
more
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.
near
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
newly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading On what employ it had been used, no rumour had reached him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
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.
notice
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.
Now
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.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
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.
old
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.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On what employ it had been used, no rumour had reached him.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
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.
other
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.
out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
pawned
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.
period
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
person
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.
place
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.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
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.
prince
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.
reached
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On what employ it had been used, no rumour had reached him.
reasonsnounUS /ˈreasons/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.
REGAINING
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.
resume
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
rumour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On what employ it had been used, no rumour had reached him.
run
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Rupert
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.
second
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.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
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
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.
surrendered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
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.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
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.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
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.
there
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.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
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.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
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.
toparticleUS /tuː/
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.
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.
troubled
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.
used
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On what employ it had been used, no rumour had reached him.
Vela
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.
ventures
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.
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.
voyage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The voyage back from Coro in the newly captured carrack could not be direct for many reasons.
wandering
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.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
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.
weary
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.
weeks
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.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On what employ it had been used, no rumour had reached him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing 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.
