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Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer
Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer

Chapter II · Chapter 2

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HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.
CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347
XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How
the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan
appeals unavailingly alike to the pity of woman, the forgiveness of priest, the friendship of comrade, and the hatred of men 402
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer is here in full — 5 sentences across 1 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.
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CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347
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XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How
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the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan
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appeals unavailingly alike to the pity of woman, the forgiveness of priest, the friendship of comrade, and the hatred of men 402

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appeals noun US /əˈpiːlz/

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading “appeals unavailingly alike to the pity of woman, the forgiveness of priest, the friendship of comrade, and the hatred of men 402”

cherishes verb US /ˈtʃerɪʃɪz/

third-person singular of “cherish” — be fond of; be attached to

From this reading “XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How”

dearer adjective US /ˈdɪrər/

comparative of “dear” — dearly loved

From this reading “HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.”

Discloses verb US /dɪˈskloʊzɪz/

third-person singular of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading “CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347”

Donna noun US /ˈdɑːnə/

an Italian woman of rank

From this reading “the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan”

Las noun US /lɑːs/

plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading “the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan”

recital noun US /rəˈsaɪtəl/

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading “XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How”

Viceroy noun US /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign

From this reading “CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347”

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301

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From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

326

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From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

347

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From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

354

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From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

370

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From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

385

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From this reading the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan

402

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From this reading appeals unavailingly alike to the pity of woman, the forgiveness of priest, the friendship of comrade, and the hatred of men 402

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/

equally

From this reading appeals unavailingly alike to the pity of woman, the forgiveness of priest, the friendship of comrade, and the hatred of men 402

ALVARADO

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From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

Antonio

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From this reading the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan

appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading appeals unavailingly alike to the pity of woman, the forgiveness of priest, the friendship of comrade, and the hatred of men 402

BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

CAPTAINnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

Casas

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From this reading the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan

CHAPTERnounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

cherishesverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃɪz/

third-person singular of “cherish” — be fond of; be attached to

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

CITYnounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

claimnounUS /kleɪm/

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading appeals unavailingly alike to the pity of woman, the forgiveness of priest, the friendship of comrade, and the hatred of men 402

crossverbUS /krɔːs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/

placed crosswise

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

DEARERadjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/

comparative of “dear” — dearly loved

From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

diesnounUS /daɪz/

plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

DisclosesverbUS /dɪˈskloʊzɪz/

third-person singular of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

discomfiturenoun

anxious embarrassment

From this reading the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan

DonnounUS /dɑːn/

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

DonnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/

an Italian woman of rank

From this reading the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan

Felipe

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From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/

compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

From this reading appeals unavailingly alike to the pity of woman, the forgiveness of priest, the friendship of comrade, and the hatred of men 402

foughtverbUS /fɔːt/

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

FOUNDverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

Fra

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From this reading the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan

friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading appeals unavailingly alike to the pity of woman, the forgiveness of priest, the friendship of comrade, and the hatred of men 402

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan

GUAYRA

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From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading appeals unavailingly alike to the pity of woman, the forgiveness of priest, the friendship of comrade, and the hatred of men 402

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

Hornigold

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From this reading the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan

HOW

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From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

LAnounUS /lɑː/

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

From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

Lara

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From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

LasnounUS /lɑːs/

plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading appeals unavailingly alike to the pity of woman, the forgiveness of priest, the friendship of comrade, and the hatred of men 402

Mercedes

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From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

NAMEverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

nickverbUS /nɪk/

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

PAGEnounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/

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

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading appeals unavailingly alike to the pity of woman, the forgiveness of priest, the friendship of comrade, and the hatred of men 402

placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

priestnounUS /priːst/

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan

RE-TOOK

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From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan

rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/

free from harm or evil

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

seesnounUS /siːz/

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

SOMETHINGpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

SPANIARDSnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

STILLadjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

TeachverbUS /tiːtʃ/

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading HOW THE SPANIARDS RE-TOOK LA GUAYRA AND HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO FOUND A NAME AND SOMETHING DEARER STILL IN THE CITY.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

Tobar

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From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan

unavailingly

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From this reading appeals unavailingly alike to the pity of woman, the forgiveness of priest, the friendship of comrade, and the hatred of men 402

ViceroynounUS /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

Wherein

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From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading appeals unavailingly alike to the pity of woman, the forgiveness of priest, the friendship of comrade, and the hatred of men 402

woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

XIXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

XVIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

XXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading CHAPTER PAGE XVIII.--Discloses the way in which Mercedes de Lara fought with woman's cunning against Captain Henry Morgan 301 XIX.--How Captain Alvarado crossed the mountains, found the Viceroy, and placed his life in his master's hands 326 XX.--Wherein Master Teach, the pirate, dies better than he lived 347

XXInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

XXIInoun

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

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

XXIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading XXI.--The recital of how Captain Alvarado and Don Felipe de Tobar came to the rescue in the nick of time 354 XXII.--In which Sir Henry Morgan sees a cross, cherishes a hope, and makes a claim 370 XXIII.--How

XXIVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-three and one

From this reading the good priest, Fra Antonio de Las Casas, told the truth, to the great relief of Captain Alvarado and Donna Mercedes, and the discomfiture of Master Benjamin Hornigold and Sir Henry Morgan 385 XXIV.--In which Sir Henry Morgan

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